There are 3 ways to get from Bournemouth to Shropshire by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bournemouth to Wolverhamptontrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Wolverhampton to Shrewsburytrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
5h 11m£91–146Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bournemouth to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk061
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 409
7h 30m£35–61Drive 170.7 mi
- Drive from Bournemouth to Shropshirecar 170.7 mi
3h 36m£43–62
Bournemouth to Shropshire by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Shropshire is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Shropshire is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth to Shropshire station. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Shropshire. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Shrewsbury via Wolverhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
The distance between Bournemouth and Shropshire is 221 miles. The road distance is 171.7 miles.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to Shropshire without a car is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs £90 - £150.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Bournemouth to Shropshire, including transfers.
Bournemouth to Shropshire bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Shropshire train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to Shropshire is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs £90 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 30m.
What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Shropshire, England?
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Sharpstones Lane Jct via Wolverhampton, Shrewsbury, and Bus Station in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 30m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bournemouth to Wolverhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £80–120
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Wolverhampton to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Wolverhampton to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–23
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bournemouth to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Bournemouth to Shropshire bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.
Bournemouth to Shropshire train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wolverhampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Shropshire is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Bournemouth to Shropshire.
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