There are 3 ways to get from Birkenhead to Shropshire by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Birkenhead Hamilton Square to Chestertrain Chester - Chester / ...
- Take the train from Chester to Shrewsburytrain Llandudno Junction - Birmingham International / ...
2h 48m£24–43Line 1 bus, line 2 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Grange Road East to Railway Stationbus X1 / ...
- Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 1 to Bus Stationbus 2 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X5
5h 54m£4–10Drive 60.2 mi
- Drive from Birkenhead to Shropshirecar 60.2 mi
1h 17m£15–22
Birkenhead to Shropshire by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Birkenhead to Shropshire is to line 1 bus and line 2 bus and bus which costs £4 - £11 and takes 5h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Birkenhead to Shropshire is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs £14 - £22.
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 Railway Station, Wrexham Bus Station 1 and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Birkenhead to Shropshire. However, there are services departing from Birkenhead Hamilton Square and arriving at Shrewsbury via Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
The distance between Birkenhead and Shropshire is 60 miles. The road distance is 60.6 miles.
The best way to get from Birkenhead to Shropshire without a car is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs £24 - £45.
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Birkenhead to Shropshire, including transfers.
Birkenhead to Shropshire bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, depart from Grange Road East station.
Birkenhead to Shropshire train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Birkenhead Hamilton Square station.
The best way to get from Birkenhead to Shropshire is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs £24 - £45. Alternatively, you can line 1 bus and line 2 bus and bus, which costs £4 - £11 and takes 5h 54m.
What companies run services between Birkenhead, England and Shropshire, England?
You can take a train from Birkenhead Hamilton Square to Meole Brace P&R via Chester, Shrewsbury, and Castle Street in around 2h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grange Road East to Bus Station via Railway Station, Wrexham Bus Station 7, Wrexham Bus Station 1, and Bus Station in around 5h 54m.
- Phone
- 0151 330 1000
- Website
- Merseyrail
Train from Birkenhead Hamilton Square to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- Merseyrail
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Chester to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Bus from Grange Road East to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arriva UK
Bus from Wrexham Bus Station 1 to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £0
- Phone
- 01691 780212
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £1
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
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Birkenhead to Shropshire bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, arrive at Railway Station.
Birkenhead to Shropshire train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Chester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birkenhead to Shropshire is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Birkenhead to Shropshire.
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