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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Shropshire is to bus which costs £17 - £45 and takes 4h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Shropshire is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs £19 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Shropshire?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Shropshire station. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Shropshire?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Shropshire. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Shrewsbury via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.

How far is it from Leicester to Shropshire?

The distance between Leicester and Shropshire is 82 miles. The road distance is 78.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Shropshire without a car is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs £35 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Leicester to Shropshire, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Shropshire bus from?

Leicester to Shropshire bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Shropshire train from?

Leicester to Shropshire train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Shropshire?

The best way to get from Leicester to Shropshire is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £45 and takes 4h 10m.

Where does the Leicester to Shropshire bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leicester to Shropshire train arrive?

Leicester to Shropshire train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Shropshire?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Shropshire is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Leicester to Shropshire.

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

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Where can I stay near Shropshire?

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There are 3 ways to get from Leicester to Shropshire by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain Leicester - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
2h 29m
£36–70
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 409
4h 10m
£18–43
Drive 78 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Shropshirecar 78 mi
1h 35m
£19–28

Leicester to Shropshire by train and bus

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2h 29mAverage Duration

£36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 82 mi
Duration: 2h 29m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Bus Station via Birmingham New Street, Shrewsbury, and Railway Station in around 2h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 4h 10m.

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