What is the cheapest way to get from Bury St Edmunds to Shropshire?

The cheapest way to get from Bury St Edmunds to Shropshire is to bus which costs £35 - £95 and takes 8h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bury St Edmunds to Shropshire?

The fastest way to get from Bury St Edmunds to Shropshire is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Bury St Edmunds and Shropshire?

No, there is no direct bus from Bury St Edmunds station to Shropshire station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station, Parkside and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Bury St Edmunds and Shropshire?

No, there is no direct train from Bury St Edmunds to Shropshire. However, there are services departing from Bury St Edmunds and arriving at Shrewsbury via Ely and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

How far is it from Bury St Edmunds to Shropshire?

The distance between Bury St Edmunds and Shropshire is 190 miles. The road distance is 168.6 miles.

How do I travel from Bury St Edmunds to Shropshire without a car?

The best way to get from Bury St Edmunds to Shropshire without a car is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs £90 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Bury St Edmunds to Shropshire?

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Bury St Edmunds to Shropshire, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bury St Edmunds to Shropshire bus from?

Bury St Edmunds to Shropshire bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.

Where do I catch the Bury St Edmunds to Shropshire train from?

Bury St Edmunds to Shropshire train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Ely station.

Train or bus from Bury St Edmunds to Shropshire?

The best way to get from Bury St Edmunds to Shropshire is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs £90 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 8h 34m.

Where does the Bury St Edmunds to Shropshire bus arrive?

Bury St Edmunds to Shropshire bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Bury St Edmunds to Shropshire train arrive?

Bury St Edmunds to Shropshire train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Bury St Edmunds to Shropshire?

Yes, the driving distance between Bury St Edmunds to Shropshire is 169 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Bury St Edmunds to Shropshire.

Where can I stay near Shropshire?

There are 1121+ hotels available in Shropshire.

Bury St Edmunds to Shropshire - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bury St Edmunds to Shropshire by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ely to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
5h 10m
£91–156
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 409
8h 34m
£38–93
Drive 167.7 mi
1. Drive from Bury St Edmunds to Shropshirecar 167.7 mi
2h 44m
£41–59
Train via Nottingham
1. Take the train from Thetford to Nottinghamtrain
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
8h 17m
£99–154

Bury St Edmunds to Shropshire by train and bus

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5h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 188.6 mi
Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Bury St Edmunds, England and Shropshire, England?

You can take a train from Bury St Edmunds to Bus Station via Ely, Birmingham New Street, Shrewsbury, and Railway Station in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Bus Station, Parkside, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 34m.

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