What is the cheapest way to get from Blandford Forum to Shropshire?

The cheapest way to get from Blandford Forum to Shropshire is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Blandford Forum to Shropshire?

The fastest way to get from Blandford Forum to Shropshire is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Blandford Forum and Shropshire?

No, there is no direct bus from Blandford Forum to Shropshire station. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Bus Station via Seldown Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.

Is there a direct train between Blandford Forum and Shropshire?

No, there is no direct train from Blandford Forum to Shropshire. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Shrewsbury via Bournemouth and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.

How far is it from Blandford Forum to Shropshire?

The distance between Blandford Forum and Shropshire is 237 miles. The road distance is 155.4 miles.

How do I travel from Blandford Forum to Shropshire without a car?

The best way to get from Blandford Forum to Shropshire without a car is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs £110 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Blandford Forum to Shropshire?

It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Blandford Forum to Shropshire, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blandford Forum to Shropshire bus from?

Blandford Forum to Shropshire bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Blandford Forum to Shropshire train from?

Blandford Forum to Shropshire train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Blandford Forum to Shropshire?

The best way to get from Blandford Forum to Shropshire is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs £110 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 9h.

Where does the Blandford Forum to Shropshire bus arrive?

Blandford Forum to Shropshire bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Blandford Forum to Shropshire train arrive?

Blandford Forum to Shropshire train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Blandford Forum to Shropshire?

Yes, the driving distance between Blandford Forum to Shropshire is 155 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Blandford Forum to Shropshire.

Where can I stay near Shropshire?

There are 1121+ hotels available in Shropshire.

Blandford Forum to Shropshire - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Blandford Forum to Shropshire by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
6h 36m
£114–184
Drive 154.5 mi
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1. Drive from Blandford Forum to Shropshirecar 154.5 mi
3h 28m
£38–55
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 409
9h
£52–123
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Newport Train Stationbus
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsburytrain
9h 18m
£42–78

Blandford Forum to Shropshire by bus and train

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Distance: 236.1 mi
Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between Blandford Forum, England and Shropshire, England?

You can take a bus from Market Place to Bus Station via Poole station, Poole, Bournemouth, Birmingham New Street, Shrewsbury, and Railway Station in around 6h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Bus Station via Bus Station, Seldown Coach Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h.

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