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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Central stationbus bus X5
    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 35m
    £34–92

  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 56m
    £21–35

  3. Drive  118.3 mi

    1. Drive from Bedford to Shropshirecar car 118.3 mi
    2h 11m
    £30–43

  4. Train

    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
    4h 11m
    £53–96

  5. Bus, train via Wolverhampton

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Central stationbus bus X5
    2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Wolverhamptontrain train
    3. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Shrewsburytrain train
    5h
    £37–70

Bedford to Shropshire by bus, train, and foot

Calendar241Weekly Services
Duration3h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£34Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Bedford to Shropshire.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 127.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Milton Keynes Coachway and Birmingham Coach Station in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bedford to Bus Station via Kettering, Leicester, Birmingham New Street, Shrewsbury, and Railway Station in around 4h 11m.

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