What is the cheapest way to get from Birkenhead to Shropshire?

The cheapest way to get from Birkenhead to Shropshire is to line 1 bus and bus which costs £6 - £10 and takes 6h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birkenhead to Shropshire?

The fastest way to get from Birkenhead to Shropshire is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs £14 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Birkenhead and Shropshire?

No, there is no direct bus from Birkenhead to Shropshire station. However, there are services departing from Grange Road East and arriving at Bus Station via Chester Bus Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Birkenhead and Shropshire?

No, there is no direct train from Birkenhead to Shropshire. However, there are services departing from Birkenhead Central and arriving at Shrewsbury via Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.

How far is it from Birkenhead to Shropshire?

The distance between Birkenhead and Shropshire is 57 miles. The road distance is 60.6 miles.

How do I travel from Birkenhead to Shropshire without a car?

The best way to get from Birkenhead to Shropshire without a car is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs £26 - £55.

How long does it take to get from Birkenhead to Shropshire?

It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Birkenhead to Shropshire, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to Shropshire bus from?

Birkenhead to Shropshire bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, depart from Grange Road East station.

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to Shropshire train from?

Birkenhead to Shropshire train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Birkenhead Central station.

Train or bus from Birkenhead to Shropshire?

The best way to get from Birkenhead to Shropshire is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs £26 - £55. Alternatively, you can line 1 bus and bus, which costs £6 - £10 and takes 6h 9m.

Where does the Birkenhead to Shropshire bus arrive?

Birkenhead to Shropshire bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, arrive at Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where does the Birkenhead to Shropshire train arrive?

Birkenhead to Shropshire train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Chester station.

Can I drive from Birkenhead to Shropshire?

Yes, the driving distance between Birkenhead to Shropshire is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Birkenhead to Shropshire.

Where can I stay near Shropshire?

There are 927+ hotels available in Shropshire.

Birkenhead to Shropshire - 3 ways to travel via train, line 1 bus, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Birkenhead to Shropshire by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birkenhead Central to Chestertrain Chester - Chester / ...
2. Take the train from Chester to Shrewsburytrain Llandudno Junction - Birmingham International / ...
2h 42m
£27–50
Line 1 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Grange Road East to Chester Bus Interchangebus X1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Bus Stationbus 41
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 511 / ...
6h 9m
£6–9
Drive 60.2 mi
1. Drive from Birkenhead to Shropshirecar 60.2 mi
1h 17m
£15–22

Birkenhead to Shropshire by train and bus

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2h 42mAverage Duration

£27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 56.7 mi
Duration: 2h 42m

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

You can take a train from Birkenhead Central to Bus Station via Chester, Shrewsbury, and Railway Station in around 2h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grange Road East to Bus Station via Chester Bus Interchange and Bus Station in around 6h 9m.

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