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

The cheapest way to get from Darlington to Shropshire is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Darlington to Shropshire is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Darlington and Shropshire?

No, there is no direct bus from Darlington to Shropshire station. However, there are services departing from Dolphin Centre and arriving at Bus Station via Manchester Airport and bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Darlington and Shropshire?

No, there is no direct train from Darlington to Shropshire. However, there are services departing from Darlington and arriving at Shrewsbury via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.

How far is it from Darlington to Shropshire?

The distance between Darlington and Shropshire is 175 miles. The road distance is 171.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Darlington to Shropshire without a car is to train via Manchester which takes 4h 4m and costs £65 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Darlington to Shropshire, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Darlington to Shropshire bus from?

Darlington to Shropshire bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dolphin Centre station.

Where do I catch the Darlington to Shropshire train from?

Darlington to Shropshire train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Darlington station.

Train or bus from Darlington to Shropshire?

The best way to get from Darlington to Shropshire is to train via Manchester which takes 4h 4m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 50m.

Where does the Darlington to Shropshire bus arrive?

Darlington to Shropshire bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Airport The Station.

Where does the Darlington to Shropshire train arrive?

Darlington to Shropshire train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Darlington to Shropshire?

Yes, the driving distance between Darlington to Shropshire is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Darlington to Shropshire.

Where can I stay near Shropshire?

There are 1125+ hotels available in Shropshire.

Darlington to Shropshire - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Darlington to Shropshire by train, bus, or car

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Train via Manchester
best
1. Take the train from Darlington to Manchester Piccadillytrain Newcastle - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 4m
£65–113
Drive 170.7 mi
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1. Drive from Darlington to Shropshirecar 170.7 mi
3h 27m
£42–61
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 177
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport to Stoke-on-Trentbus
3. Take the bus from bus station to Bus Stationbus 64
7h 50m
Train
1. Take the train from Darlington to Birmingham New Streettrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
4h 12m
£108–172

Darlington to Shropshire by train and bus

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Distance: 174.1 mi
Duration: 4h 4m

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

You can take a train from Darlington to Bus Station via Manchester Piccadilly, Shrewsbury, and Railway Station in around 4h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dolphin Centre to Bus Station via Manchester Airport and bus station in around 7h 50m.

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