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How to get fromHolywell to Shrewsburyby bus, train, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Line 11 bus, train via Wrexham General

    best
    1. Take the bus from Holywell Bus Station Stand 3 to Chester Rd Westbus bus 11
    2. Take the train from Shotton High Level to Wrexham Generaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Wrexham General to Shrewsburytrain train
    3h 13m
    £16–26

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station 4 to Wrexham Fire Stationbus bus 27
    2. Take the train from Wrexham General to Shrewsburytrain train Llandudno Junction - Birmingham International / ...
    3h 28m
    £12–19

  3. Line 11 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Holywell Bus Station Stand 3 to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus 11
    2. Take the train from Chester to Shrewsburytrain train Llandudno Junction - Birmingham International / ...
    3h 23m
    £18–29

  4. Drive  51.1 mi

    1. Drive from Holywell to Shrewsburycar car 51.1 mi
    1h 4m
    £13–19

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Holywell to Shrewsburytaxi taxi 51.1 mi
    1h 4m
    £100–130

Holywell to Shrewsbury by bus and train

Calendar128Weekly Services
Duration3h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 51.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Holywell, Wales and Shrewsbury, England?

There is no direct connection from Holywell to Shrewsbury. However, you can take the line 11 bus to Chester Rd West, walk to Shotton High Level, take the train to Wrexham General, then take the train to Shrewsbury. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Holywell Bus Station Stand 3 to Shrewsbury via Chester Bus Interchange, Railway Station, and Chester in around 3h 23m.

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