There are 5 ways to get from Bishop's Castle to London by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Salop Street Jct to Bus Stationbus 553
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
3h 45mDrive 167 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bishop's Castle to Londoncar 167 mi
3h 16m£43–61Bus, train via London Victoria
- Take the bus from Salop Street Jct to Bus Stationbus 553
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to London Victoriabus
6h 5mTrain
- Take the train from Craven Arms to Newport (S Wales)train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
4h 33m£83–143Bus
- Take the bus from Salop Street Jct to Bus Stationbus 553
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Marble Archbus 541 / ...
7h 15m
Bishop's Castle to London by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bishop's Castle to London is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Bishop's Castle to London is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Bishop's Castle to London. However, there are services departing from Salop Street Jct and arriving at Marble Arch via Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Bishop's Castle to London. However, there are services departing from Craven Arms and arriving at London Paddington via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
The distance between Bishop's Castle and London is 186 miles. The road distance is 168 miles.
The best way to get from Bishop's Castle to London without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 45m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Bishop's Castle to London, including transfers.
Bishop's Castle to London bus services, operated by Minsterley Motors, depart from Salop Street Jct station.
Bishop's Castle to London train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Craven Arms station.
The best way to get from Bishop's Castle to London is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 15m.
What companies run services between Bishop's Castle, England and London, England?
You can take a bus from Boars Head PH to London Paddington via Railway Station, Craven Arms, and Newport (S Wales) in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salop Street Jct to Marble Arch via Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 15m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Craven Arms to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–90
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Newport (S Wales) to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–100
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 01743 791208
- [email protected]
- Website
- Minsterley Motors
Bus from Salop Street Jct to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Minsterley Motors
Bus from Salop Street Jct to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Minsterley Motors
Bus from Salop Street Jct to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Minsterley Motors
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–22
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Marble Arch
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Bishop's Castle to London bus services, operated by Minsterley Motors, arrive at Bus Station.
Bishop's Castle to London train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bishop's Castle to London is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Bishop's Castle to London.
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