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

The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Shropshire is to bus which costs £45 - £110 and takes 8h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ipswich to Shropshire is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Ipswich and Shropshire?

No, there is no direct bus from Ipswich to Shropshire station. However, there are services departing from Cardinal Park Cinema and arriving at Bus Station via Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Ipswich and Shropshire?

No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Shropshire. However, there are services departing from Ipswich and arriving at Shrewsbury via Moorgate station, London Euston and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Ipswich to Shropshire?

The distance between Ipswich and Shropshire is 263 miles. The road distance is 194.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ipswich to Shropshire without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 40m and costs £90 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Ipswich to Shropshire, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Shropshire bus from?

Ipswich to Shropshire bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cardinal Park Cinema station.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Shropshire train from?

Ipswich to Shropshire train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.

Train or bus from Ipswich to Shropshire?

The best way to get from Ipswich to Shropshire is to train via London which takes 4h 40m and costs £90 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 8h 55m.

Where does the Ipswich to Shropshire bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ipswich to Shropshire train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ipswich to Shropshire?

Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to Shropshire is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Ipswich to Shropshire.

How do I get a bus ticket from Ipswich to Shropshire?

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Where can I stay near Shropshire?

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Ipswich to Shropshire - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ipswich to Shropshire by train, bus, or car

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London Euston to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
4h 40m
£93–231
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 409
8h 55m
£45–110
Drive 193.4 mi
1. Drive from Ipswich to Shropshirecar 193.4 mi
3h 11m
£48–69
Train
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Cambridgetrain
2. Take the train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
6h 35m
£117–202

Ipswich to Shropshire by train, foot, subway, and bus

203Weekly Services

4h 40mAverage Duration

£93Cheapest Price

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Distance: 261.1 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

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

You can take a train from Ipswich to Bus Station via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, Crewe, Shrewsbury, and Railway Station in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Bus Station via Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 55m.

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