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

The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Shropshire is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Shropshire is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Chelmsford and Shropshire?

No, there is no direct bus from Chelmsford station to Shropshire 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 Shropshire?

No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Shropshire. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford and arriving at Shrewsbury via Moorgate station, London Euston and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.

How far is it from Chelmsford to Shropshire?

The distance between Chelmsford and Shropshire is 189 miles. The road distance is 174.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Shropshire without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 54m and costs £60 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Chelmsford to Shropshire, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Shropshire bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Shropshire train from?

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

Train or bus from Chelmsford to Shropshire?

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Shropshire is to train via London which takes 3h 54m and costs £60 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 11m.

Where does the Chelmsford to Shropshire bus arrive?

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

Where does the Chelmsford to Shropshire train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chelmsford to Shropshire?

Yes, the driving distance between Chelmsford to Shropshire is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Chelmsford to Shropshire.

Where can I stay near Shropshire?

There are 1125+ hotels available in Shropshire.

Chelmsford to Shropshire - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
3h 54m
£61–152
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
£33–56
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus 777
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Shrewsburytrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
7h 48m
£41–69
Drive 173.6 mi
1. Drive from Chelmsford to Shropshirecar 173.6 mi
3h 18m
£44–63
Train
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 46m
£86–151

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

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Distance: 187.5 mi
Duration: 3h 54m

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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