There are 5 ways to get from Exeter to Shropshire by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
3h 59m£87–145Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 101 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 409
6h 55m£30–51Drive 169.2 mi
- Drive from Exeter to Shropshirecar 169.2 mi
3h 29m£42–61Fly, train
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
- Take the train from Wilmslow to Shrewsburytrain
5h 7m£97–237Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 14m£86–149
Exeter to Shropshire by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Shropshire is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Shropshire is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Shropshire station. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Shropshire. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Shrewsbury via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Exeter and Shropshire is 208 miles. The road distance is 170.2 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Shropshire without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs £85 - £150.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Exeter to Shropshire, including transfers.
Exeter to Shropshire bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Exeter to Shropshire train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Shropshire is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 55m.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Shropshire, England?
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Bus Station via Birmingham New Street, Shrewsbury, and Railway Station in around 3h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 55m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Exeter to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £140–460
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Exeter to Shropshire bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Exeter to Shropshire train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Shropshire is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Exeter to Shropshire.
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