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

The cheapest way to get from Nelson to Shrewsbury is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 2h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nelson to Shrewsbury is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Nelson and Shrewsbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Nelson to Shrewsbury station. However, there are services departing from Beech Tree Close and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Nelson and Shrewsbury?

No, there is no direct train from Nelson to Shrewsbury. However, there are services departing from Nelson and arriving at Shrewsbury via Preston and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

How far is it from Nelson to Shrewsbury?

The distance between Nelson and Shrewsbury is 110 miles. The road distance is 98.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nelson to Shrewsbury without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs £30 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Nelson to Shrewsbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nelson to Shrewsbury bus from?

Nelson to Shrewsbury bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Nelson to Shrewsbury train from?

Nelson to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Nelson station.

Train or bus from Nelson to Shrewsbury?

The best way to get from Nelson to Shrewsbury is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs £30 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 4m.

Where does the Nelson to Shrewsbury bus arrive?

Nelson to Shrewsbury bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Nelson to Shrewsbury train arrive?

Nelson to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Nelson to Shrewsbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Nelson to Shrewsbury is 98 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Nelson to Shrewsbury.

How do I get a train ticket from Nelson to Shrewsbury?

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Where can I stay near Shrewsbury?

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Nelson to Shrewsbury - 4 ways to travel via train, line 60 bus, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Nelson to Shrewsbury by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nelson to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
3h 41m
£33–71
Drive 97.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Nelson to Shrewsburycar 97.9 mi
2h 1m
£24–35
Line 60 bus, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Clough Road to Bus Stationbus 60
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain
4h 18m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Stoke-on-Trentbus
3. Take the bus from bus station to Bus Stationbus 64
7h 4m

Nelson to Shrewsbury by train

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3h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 109.7 mi
Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Nelson, Lancashire, England and Shrewsbury, England?

You can take a train from Nelson to Shrewsbury via Preston and Crewe in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beech Tree Close to Bus Station via Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and bus station in around 7h 4m.

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