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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Shrewsbury is to bus which costs £65 - £160 and takes 12h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Shrewsbury is to drive which takes 5h 34m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Shrewsbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Penzance station to Shrewsbury station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Shrewsbury?

No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Shrewsbury. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Shrewsbury via Plymouth and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.

How far is it from Penzance to Shrewsbury?

The distance between Penzance and Shrewsbury is 339 miles. The road distance is 278.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penzance to Shrewsbury without a car is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs £160 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Penzance to Shrewsbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Shrewsbury bus from?

Penzance to Shrewsbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Shrewsbury train from?

Penzance to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Penzance station.

Train or bus from Penzance to Shrewsbury?

The best way to get from Penzance to Shrewsbury is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs £160 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £160 and takes 12h 45m.

Where does the Penzance to Shrewsbury bus arrive?

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

Where does the Penzance to Shrewsbury train arrive?

Penzance to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.

Can I drive from Penzance to Shrewsbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Shrewsbury is 279 miles. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Penzance to Shrewsbury.

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

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Penzance to Shrewsbury - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
7h 23m
£160–277
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 104
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 409
12h 45m
£65–156
Drive 277.3 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Shrewsburycar 277.3 mi
5h 34m
£68–98
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NQY - MAN
3. Take the train from Wilmslow to Shrewsburytrain
7h 20m
£94–216
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Penzance to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
7h 56m
£151–282
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane NQY - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Shrewsburytrain
9h 10m
£98–253
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane NQY - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain
4. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
9h 50m
£102–248
Train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
3. Take the train from Wilmslow to Shrewsburytrain
8h 7m
£157–301

Penzance to Shrewsbury by train

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Distance: 337.1 mi
Duration: 7h 23m

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

You can take a train from Penzance to Shrewsbury via Plymouth and Birmingham New Street in around 7h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 12h 45m.

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