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

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There are 4 ways to get from Bedford to Shropshire 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 51m
    £53–96

  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 51m
    £21–35

  3. 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
    4h 39m
    £35–92

  4. Drive  118.3 mi

    1. Drive from Bedford to Shropshirecar car 118.3 mi
    2h 11m
    £30–42

Bedford to Shropshire by train and bus

Calendar232Weekly Services
Duration3h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£53Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Bedford to Shropshire.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 130.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 51m

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

You can take a train from Bedford to Bus Station via Kettering, Leicester, Birmingham New Street, Shrewsbury, and Railway Station in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Milton Keynes Coachway and Birmingham Coach Station in around 4h 51m.

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