What is the cheapest way to get from Gillingham to Shrewsbury?

The cheapest way to get from Gillingham to Shrewsbury is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 9h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gillingham to Shrewsbury?

The fastest way to get from Gillingham to Shrewsbury is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Gillingham and Shrewsbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Gillingham station to Shrewsbury station. However, there are services departing from Station Road and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station, Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Gillingham and Shrewsbury?

No, there is no direct train from Gillingham to Shrewsbury. However, there are services departing from Gillingham (Dorset) and arriving at Shrewsbury via Salisbury and Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

How far is it from Gillingham to Shrewsbury?

The distance between Gillingham and Shrewsbury is 195 miles. The road distance is 145.3 miles.

How do I travel from Gillingham to Shrewsbury without a car?

The best way to get from Gillingham to Shrewsbury without a car is to train via Newport which takes 5h 19m and costs £75 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Gillingham to Shrewsbury?

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Gillingham to Shrewsbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gillingham to Shrewsbury bus from?

Gillingham to Shrewsbury bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Gillingham to Shrewsbury train from?

Gillingham to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Salisbury station.

Train or bus from Gillingham to Shrewsbury?

The best way to get from Gillingham to Shrewsbury is to train via Newport which takes 5h 19m and costs £75 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 9h 16m.

Where does the Gillingham to Shrewsbury bus arrive?

Gillingham to Shrewsbury bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Gillingham to Shrewsbury train arrive?

Gillingham to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.

Can I drive from Gillingham to Shrewsbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Gillingham to Shrewsbury is 145 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Gillingham to Shrewsbury.

How do I get a train ticket from Gillingham to Shrewsbury?

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There are 4 ways to get from Gillingham to Shrewsbury by train, bus, or car

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Train via Newport
best
1. Take the train from Salisbury to Newport (S Wales)train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsburytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 19m
£79–155
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 409
9h 16m
£32–73
Drive 144.4 mi
1. Drive from Gillingham to Shrewsburycar 144.4 mi
3h 6m
£35–51
Train
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Basingstoketrain
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Wolverhamptontrain
3. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Shrewsburytrain
5h 19m
£99–178

Gillingham to Shrewsbury by train

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Distance: 194.2 mi
Duration: 5h 19m

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

You can take a train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Shrewsbury via Salisbury and Newport (S Wales) in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Bus Station via Templecombe, Station Road, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 16m.

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