What is the cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Shrewsbury?

The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Shrewsbury is to bus which costs £12 - £45 and takes 5h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Blackpool to Shrewsbury?

The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Shrewsbury is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs £24 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Blackpool and Shrewsbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Shrewsbury station. However, there are services departing from Blackpool and arriving at Bus Station via bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Blackpool and Shrewsbury?

No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Shrewsbury. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Shrewsbury via Preston and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.

How far is it from Blackpool to Shrewsbury?

The distance between Blackpool and Shrewsbury is 101 miles. The road distance is 98.6 miles.

How do I travel from Blackpool to Shrewsbury without a car?

The best way to get from Blackpool to Shrewsbury without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 2h 52m and costs £27 - £65.

How long does it take to get from Blackpool to Shrewsbury?

It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Blackpool to Shrewsbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Shrewsbury bus from?

Blackpool to Shrewsbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Blackpool station.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Shrewsbury train from?

Blackpool to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Blackpool to Shrewsbury?

The best way to get from Blackpool to Shrewsbury is to train via Crewe which takes 2h 52m and costs £27 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £45 and takes 5h 55m.

Where does the Blackpool to Shrewsbury bus arrive?

Blackpool to Shrewsbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Stoke-on-Trent station.

Where does the Blackpool to Shrewsbury train arrive?

Blackpool to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Blackpool to Shrewsbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Shrewsbury is 99 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Blackpool to Shrewsbury.

How do I get a train ticket from Blackpool to Shrewsbury?

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There are 5 ways to get from Blackpool to Shrewsbury by train, bus, or car

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain Crewe - Shrewsbury / ...
2h 52m
£27–65
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Blackpool to Stoke-on-Trentbus Uk026
2. Take the bus from bus station to Bus Stationbus 64
5h 55m
£12–45
Drive 98 mi
1. Drive from Blackpool to Shrewsburycar 98 mi
2h 16m
£25–35
Train
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 16m
£44–78
Train via Liverpool
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Take the train from Liverpool Central Loop Line to Chestertrain
3. Take the train from Chester to Shrewsburytrain
4h 4m
£45–86

Blackpool to Shrewsbury by train

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Distance: 100.5 mi
Duration: 2h 52m

What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Shrewsbury, England?

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Shrewsbury via Preston and Crewe in around 2h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blackpool to Bus Station via bus station in around 5h 55m.

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