There are 4 ways to get from Bristol to Shropshire by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsburytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 59m£46–87Drive 100.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bristol to Shropshirecar 100.2 mi
2h 17m£25–36Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 409
4h 25m£26–63Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Newport Train Stationbus Uk940 / ...
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsburytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 36m£40–74
Bristol to Shropshire by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Shropshire is to drive which costs £24 - £35 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Bristol to Shropshire is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs £24 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Shropshire station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Shropshire. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Shrewsbury via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
The distance between Bristol and Shropshire is 121 miles. The road distance is 100.8 miles.
The best way to get from Bristol to Shropshire without a car is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs £45 - £90.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Bristol to Shropshire, including transfers.
Bristol to Shropshire bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Bristol to Shropshire train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
The best way to get from Bristol to Shropshire is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs £45 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £65 and takes 4h 25m.
What companies run services between Bristol, England and Shropshire, England?
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Bus Station via Newport (S Wales), Shrewsbury, and Railway Station in around 2h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 4h 25m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–23
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £9–23
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Newport Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Bristol to Shropshire bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Bristol to Shropshire train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Shropshire is 101 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Bristol to Shropshire.
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