There are 4 ways to get from Reading to Shropshire by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
3h 4m£58–102Drive 136.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reading to Shropshirecar 136.7 mi
2h 46m£34–50Train, bus
- Take the train from Reading to Worcester Foregate Streettrain London Paddington - Great Malvern / ...
- Take the bus from Kidderminster Bus Station to Sainsbury'sbus 297
5h 44mBus
- Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 409
6h 25m£48–73
Reading to Shropshire by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Shropshire is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Reading to Shropshire is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Shropshire station. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Shropshire. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Shrewsbury via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
The distance between Reading and Shropshire is 141 miles. The road distance is 137.5 miles.
The best way to get from Reading to Shropshire without a car is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs £55 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Reading to Shropshire, including transfers.
Reading to Shropshire bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to Shropshire train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
The best way to get from Reading to Shropshire is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £75 and takes 6h 25m.
What companies run services between Reading, England and Shropshire, England?
You can take a train from Reading to Bus Station via Birmingham New Street, Shrewsbury, and Railway Station in around 3h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 2 and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 25m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Reading to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 01785 330764
- [email protected]
- Website
- Select Bus Services
Bus from Kidderminster Bus Station to Sainsbury's
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Select Bus Services
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Booking & Getting There
Reading to Shropshire bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.
Reading to Shropshire train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Shropshire is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Reading to Shropshire.
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