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

The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Shrewsbury is to bus which costs £35 - £95 and takes 8h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Shrewsbury is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Chelmsford and Shrewsbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Chelmsford station to Shrewsbury station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Chelmsford and Shrewsbury?

No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Shrewsbury. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford and arriving at Shrewsbury via Moorgate station, London Euston and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

How far is it from Chelmsford to Shrewsbury?

The distance between Chelmsford and Shrewsbury is 223 miles. The road distance is 174.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Shrewsbury without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 3h 51m and costs £70 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Chelmsford to Shrewsbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Shrewsbury bus from?

Chelmsford to Shrewsbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Shrewsbury train from?

Chelmsford to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.

Train or bus from Chelmsford to Shrewsbury?

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Shrewsbury is to train via Crewe which takes 3h 51m and costs £70 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 8h 11m.

Where does the Chelmsford to Shrewsbury bus arrive?

Chelmsford to Shrewsbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Chelmsford to Shrewsbury train arrive?

Chelmsford to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Chelmsford to Shrewsbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Chelmsford to Shrewsbury is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Chelmsford to Shrewsbury.

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

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Chelmsford to Shrewsbury - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London Euston to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
3h 51m
£74–197
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 409
8h 11m
£38–91
Drive 173.4 mi
1. Drive from Chelmsford to Shrewsburycar 173.4 mi
3h 20m
£43–62
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
7h 20m
£71–183
Train
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London Euston to Wolverhamptontrain
3. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Shrewsburytrain
4h 57m
£66–128
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
6h 9m
£101–173
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane STN - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Shrewsburytrain
7h 9m
£52–178

Chelmsford to Shrewsbury by train, foot, and subway

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3h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 222.1 mi
Duration: 3h 51m

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

You can take a train from Chelmsford to Shrewsbury via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Crewe in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 11m.

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