There are 5 ways to get from London to Bishop's Castle by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
3h 38m£102–193Drive 167.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from London to Bishop's Castlecar 167.2 mi
3h 16m£42–60Bus, train
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Uk020 / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
5h 25m£55–93Train via Newport
- Take the train from London Paddington to Newport (S Wales)train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Craven Armstrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 47m£131–199Bus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand Abus 409
6h 46m£100–139
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from London to Bishop's Castle is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 16m.
The fastest way to get from London to Bishop's Castle is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from London to Bishop's Castle station. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from London to Bishop's Castle. However, there are services departing from London Euston and arriving at Craven Arms via Birmingham New Street and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between London and Bishop's Castle is 186 miles. The road distance is 168.2 miles.
The best way to get from London to Bishop's Castle without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £100 - £200.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from London to Bishop's Castle, including transfers.
London to Bishop's Castle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.
London to Bishop's Castle train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.
The best way to get from London to Bishop's Castle is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £100 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £95 - £140 and takes 6h 46m.
What companies run services between London, England and Bishop's Castle, England?
You can take a train from London Euston to Bishop's Castle via Birmingham New Street, Shrewsbury, and Craven Arms in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Bishop's Castle via Birmingham Coach Station and Welshpool Bus Station Stand A in around 6h 46m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from London Euston to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from London Euston to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–90
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Craven Arms
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–100
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Birmingham - Jennens Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–21
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
London to Bishop's Castle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
London to Bishop's Castle train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between London to Bishop's Castle is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from London to Bishop's Castle.
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