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How to get fromChelmsford to Shropshireby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chelmsford to Shropshire by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain train
    3h 54m
    £61–152
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 777
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 409
    8h 11m
    £33–56
  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus bus 777
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Shrewsburytrain train Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
    7h 48m
    £41–69
  4. Drive  173.6 mi

    1. Drive from Chelmsford to Shropshirecar car 173.6 mi
    3h 18m
    £44–63
  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Streettrain train Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain train Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
    6h 46m
    £86–151

Chelmsford to Shropshire by train, foot, subway, and bus

Calendar302Weekly Services
Duration3h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£61Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chelmsford, England and Shropshire, England?

You can take a train from Chelmsford to Bus Station via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, Birmingham New Street, Shrewsbury, and Railway Station in around 3h 54m. 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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