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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Shropshire is to bus which costs £9 - £23 and takes 1h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Shropshire is to drive which takes 51 min and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Shropshire?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Birmingham Coach Station station and arriving at Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Shropshire?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Shropshire. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Shrewsbury via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Shropshire?

The distance between Birmingham and Shropshire is 43 miles. The road distance is 47.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Shropshire without a car is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs £14 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from Birmingham to Shropshire, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Shropshire bus from?

Birmingham to Shropshire bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Shropshire train from?

Birmingham to Shropshire train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Shropshire?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Shropshire is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs £14 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £23 and takes 1h 25m.

Where does the Birmingham to Shropshire bus arrive?

Birmingham to Shropshire bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Birmingham to Shropshire train arrive?

Birmingham to Shropshire train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Shropshire?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Shropshire is 48 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Birmingham to Shropshire.

How do I get a bus ticket from Birmingham to Shropshire?

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Where can I stay near Shropshire?

There are 944+ hotels available in Shropshire.

Birmingham to Shropshire - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Birmingham to Shropshire by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
1h 18m
£14–40
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 409
1h 25m
£9–23
Drive 47.3 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Shropshirecar 47.3 mi
51 min
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Birmingham to Shropshiretaxi 47.3 mi
51 min
£100–130

Birmingham to Shropshire by train and bus

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1h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 42.7 mi
Duration: 1h 18m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury hourly. Tickets cost £17–29 and the journey takes 1h. West Midlands Trains also services this route hourly. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £9–23 and the journey takes 1h 25m.

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