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How to get fromDorset to Shrewsburyby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Dorset to Shrewsbury by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain train Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
    6h 1m
    £132–218

  2. Drive 172 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dorset to Shrewsburycar car 172 mi
    3h 39m
    £42–61

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from South Station to Bus Stationbus bus Cr5
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 376
    3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Newport Train Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsburytrain train
    9h 18m
    £46–81

  4. Train via Newport

    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Newport (S Wales)train train Weymouth - Cardiff Central
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsburytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    6h 58m
    £86–161

  5. Train via Newport #2

    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Westbury (Wilts)train train
    2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsburytrain train
    7h 29m
    £86–165

Dorset to Shrewsbury by bus and train

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration9h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 243.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

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

You can take a vehicle from Dorset to Shrewsbury via Moreton (Dorset), Bournemouth, and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 1m.

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