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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Colchester 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
    4h 5m
    £79–185

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus bus 717
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 777
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 409
    8h 15m
    £42–109

  3. Drive 188.2 mi

    1. Drive from Colchester to Shropshirecar car 188.2 mi
    3h 29m
    £46–66

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus bus 717
    2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain train
    6h 47m
    £106–173

  5. Bus, train via Coventry

    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 / ...
    9h 1m
    £50–104

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

Calendar337Weekly Services
Duration4h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 209.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Shropshire, England?

You can take a train from Colchester to Bus Station via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, Birmingham New Street, Shrewsbury, and Railway Station in around 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Bus Station via Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 15m.

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