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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Shrewsbury is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 8h.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Shrewsbury is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Shrewsbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Shrewsbury station. However, there are services departing from Poole Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Shrewsbury?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Shrewsbury. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Shrewsbury via Bournemouth and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

How far is it from Poole to Shrewsbury?

The distance between Poole and Shrewsbury is 223 miles. The road distance is 173.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Shrewsbury without a car is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs £85 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Poole to Shrewsbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Shrewsbury bus from?

Poole to Shrewsbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Poole Seldown Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Poole to Shrewsbury train from?

Poole to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Poole to Shrewsbury?

The best way to get from Poole to Shrewsbury is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 8h.

Where does the Poole to Shrewsbury bus arrive?

Poole to Shrewsbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the Poole to Shrewsbury train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Poole to Shrewsbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Shrewsbury is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Poole to Shrewsbury.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
5h 26m
£89–159
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk061
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 409
8h
£38–63
Drive 172.3 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Shrewsburycar 172.3 mi
3h 47m
£44–63
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsburytrain
6h 10m
£83–156

Poole to Shrewsbury by train

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Distance: 221.5 mi
Duration: 5h 26m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Shrewsbury via Bournemouth and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h.

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