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

The cheapest way to get from Essex to Shropshire is to bus which costs £40 - £95 and takes 8h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essex to Shropshire is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Essex and Shropshire?

No, there is no direct bus from Essex to Shropshire station. However, there are services departing from Tye Green Post Office and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Interchange, Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Essex and Shropshire?

No, there is no direct train from Essex to Shropshire. However, there are services departing from White Notley and arriving at Shrewsbury via Moorgate station, London Euston and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.

How far is it from Essex to Shropshire?

The distance between Essex and Shropshire is 201 miles. The road distance is 178.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Essex to Shropshire without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 13m and costs £70 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Essex to Shropshire, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essex to Shropshire bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essex to Shropshire train from?

Essex to Shropshire train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from White Notley station.

Train or bus from Essex to Shropshire?

The best way to get from Essex to Shropshire is to train via London which takes 4h 13m and costs £70 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £95 and takes 8h 23m.

Where does the Essex to Shropshire bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essex to Shropshire train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essex to Shropshire?

Yes, the driving distance between Essex to Shropshire is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Essex to Shropshire.

Where can I stay near Shropshire?

There are 1121+ hotels available in Shropshire.

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from White Notley 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
4h 13m
£71–180
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 23m
£41–94
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminalbus 777
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Shrewsburytrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
8h 7m
£54–112
Drive 177.7 mi
1. Drive from Essex to Shropshirecar 177.7 mi
3h 12m
£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 / ...
7h 15m
£102–176

Essex to Shropshire by train and bus

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Distance: 199.4 mi
Duration: 4h 13m

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

You can take a train from White Notley to Bus Station via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, Birmingham New Street, Shrewsbury, and Railway Station in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tye Green Post Office to Bus Station via Bus Interchange, Coach Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 23m.

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