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

The cheapest way to get from Newbury to Shrewsbury is to bus which costs £25 - £60 and takes 6h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newbury to Shrewsbury is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Newbury and Shrewsbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Newbury to Shrewsbury station. However, there are services departing from Park Way and arriving at Bus Station via Parkway Station, Gloucester Green Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Newbury and Shrewsbury?

No, there is no direct train from Newbury to Shrewsbury. However, there are services departing from Newbury and arriving at Shrewsbury via Reading and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

How far is it from Newbury to Shrewsbury?

The distance between Newbury and Shrewsbury is 158 miles. The road distance is 129.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newbury to Shrewsbury without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £70 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Newbury to Shrewsbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newbury to Shrewsbury bus from?

Newbury to Shrewsbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Gloucester Green Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Newbury to Shrewsbury train from?

Newbury to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Newbury to Shrewsbury?

The best way to get from Newbury to Shrewsbury is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £60 and takes 6h 52m.

Where does the Newbury to Shrewsbury bus arrive?

Newbury to Shrewsbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Newbury to Shrewsbury train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Newbury to Shrewsbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Newbury to Shrewsbury is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Newbury to Shrewsbury.

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

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Where can I stay near Shrewsbury?

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Newbury to Shrewsbury - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
3h 46m
£72–129
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 409
6h 52m
£25–59
Drive 128.3 mi
1. Drive from Newbury to Shrewsburycar 128.3 mi
2h 39m
£32–45
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Newbury Wharf to Parkway Stationbus X34 / ...
2. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Herefordtrain
3. Take the train from Hereford to Shrewsburytrain
5h 44m
£63–124

Newbury to Shrewsbury by train

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Distance: 157.5 mi
Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Newbury, West Berkshire, England and Shrewsbury, England?

You can take a train from Newbury to Shrewsbury via Reading and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Way to Bus Station via Parkway Station, St Aldates, Gloucester Green Bus Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 52m.

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