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

The cheapest way to get from Pontefract to Shrewsbury is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontefract to Shrewsbury is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Pontefract and Shrewsbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontefract to Shrewsbury station. However, there are services departing from Stuart Road B and arriving at Bus Station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Pontefract and Shrewsbury?

No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Shrewsbury. However, there are services departing from Pontefract Tanshelf and arriving at Shrewsbury via Wakefield Kirkgate and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.

How far is it from Pontefract to Shrewsbury?

The distance between Pontefract and Shrewsbury is 111 miles. The road distance is 107.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontefract to Shrewsbury without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs £40 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Pontefract to Shrewsbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Shrewsbury bus from?

Pontefract to Shrewsbury bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Stuart Road B station.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Shrewsbury train from?

Pontefract to Shrewsbury train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Wakefield Kirkgate station.

Train or bus from Pontefract to Shrewsbury?

The best way to get from Pontefract to Shrewsbury is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs £40 - £70. Alternatively, you can line 140 bus and bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 7h 12m.

Where does the Pontefract to Shrewsbury bus arrive?

Pontefract to Shrewsbury bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Pontefract to Shrewsbury train arrive?

Pontefract to Shrewsbury train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Pontefract to Shrewsbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontefract to Shrewsbury is 108 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Pontefract to Shrewsbury.

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

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Pontefract to Shrewsbury - 3 ways to travel via train, line 140 bus, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Pontefract to Shrewsbury by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain York - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 56m
£40–68
Drive 107.1 mi
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1. Drive from Pontefract to Shrewsburycar 107.1 mi
2h 45m
£27–39
Line 140 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Stuart Road B to Leeds City Bus Stationbus 140 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 409
7h 12m
£32–76

Pontefract to Shrewsbury by train

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Distance: 110 mi
Duration: 3h 56m

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

You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Shrewsbury via Wakefield Kirkgate and Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stuart Road B to Bus Station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 12m.

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