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How to get fromBedford to Shrewsburyby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bedford to Shrewsbury by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain train
    3h 39m
    £61–103

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 409
    4h 48m
    £24–56

  3. Drive 118.1 mi

    1. Drive from Bedford to Shrewsburycar car 118.1 mi
    2h 13m
    £29–42

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from St Paul's Square to Central stationbus bus C1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain train
    3h 55m
    £39–94

  5. Bus, train via Wolverhampton

    1. Take the bus from St Paul's Square to Central stationbus bus C1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Wolverhamptontrain train
    3. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Shrewsburytrain train
    4h 51m
    £40–74

Bedford to Shrewsbury by train

Calendar229Weekly Trains
Duration3h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 130.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Bedford, England and Shrewsbury, England?

You can take a train from Bedford to Shrewsbury via Kettering, Leicester, and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Milton Keynes Coachway and Birmingham Coach Station in around 4h 48m.

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