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

The cheapest way to get from Looe to Shrewsbury is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 10h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Looe to Shrewsbury is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Looe and Shrewsbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Looe to Shrewsbury station. However, there are services departing from The Square and arriving at Bus Station via Plymouth Coach Station, Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Looe and Shrewsbury?

No, there is no direct train from Looe to Shrewsbury. However, there are services departing from Liskeard and arriving at Shrewsbury via Plymouth and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.

How far is it from Looe to Shrewsbury?

The distance between Looe and Shrewsbury is 286 miles. The road distance is 234.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Looe to Shrewsbury without a car is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs £130 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Looe to Shrewsbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Looe to Shrewsbury bus from?

Looe to Shrewsbury bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Looe to Shrewsbury train from?

Looe to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Plymouth station.

Train or bus from Looe to Shrewsbury?

The best way to get from Looe to Shrewsbury is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs £130 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 10h 36m.

Where does the Looe to Shrewsbury bus arrive?

Looe to Shrewsbury bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Cabot Circus station.

Where does the Looe to Shrewsbury train arrive?

Looe to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Looe to Shrewsbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Looe to Shrewsbury is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Looe to Shrewsbury.

Where can I stay near Shrewsbury?

There are 938+ hotels available in Shrewsbury.

Looe to Shrewsbury - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
6h 37m
£134–228
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Cabot Circusbus Fal
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 409
10h 36m
£34–74
Drive 233.1 mi
1. Drive from Looe to Shrewsburycar 233.1 mi
4h 39m
£57–82
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Liskeard to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
7h 57m
£123–238
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk087
2. Take the train from Smethwick Galton Bridge to Shrewsburytrain Birmingham New Street - Shrewsbury
11h
£42–86

Looe to Shrewsbury by bus and train

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6h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 284.1 mi
Duration: 6h 37m

What companies run services between Looe, England and Shrewsbury, England?

You can take a bus from Bridge to Shrewsbury via Railway Station, Liskeard, Plymouth, and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Square to Bus Station via Railway Station, Plymouth Coach Station, Cabot Circus, Bus Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 10h 36m.

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