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

The cheapest way to get from Rushden to Shrewsbury is to bus which costs £22 - £50 and takes 6h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rushden to Shrewsbury is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Rushden and Shrewsbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Rushden to Shrewsbury station. However, there are services departing from (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby and arriving at Bus Station via Northampton Bus Interchange and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Rushden and Shrewsbury?

No, there is no direct train from Rushden to Shrewsbury. However, there are services departing from Wellingborough and arriving at Shrewsbury via Kettering, Leicester and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Rushden to Shrewsbury?

The distance between Rushden and Shrewsbury is 121 miles. The road distance is 107.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rushden to Shrewsbury without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £50 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Rushden to Shrewsbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rushden to Shrewsbury bus from?

Rushden to Shrewsbury bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, depart from (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby station.

Where do I catch the Rushden to Shrewsbury train from?

Rushden to Shrewsbury train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.

Train or bus from Rushden to Shrewsbury?

The best way to get from Rushden to Shrewsbury is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £50 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £50 and takes 6h 38m.

Where does the Rushden to Shrewsbury bus arrive?

Rushden to Shrewsbury bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, arrive at Northampton Bus Interchange station.

Where does the Rushden to Shrewsbury train arrive?

Rushden to Shrewsbury train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Leicester station.

Can I drive from Rushden to Shrewsbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Rushden to Shrewsbury is 107 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Rushden to Shrewsbury.

Where can I stay near Shrewsbury?

There are 936+ hotels available in Shrewsbury.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
2. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
4h 3m
£52–96
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby to Northampton Bus Interchangebus X47 / ...
2. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 707
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 409
6h 38m
£22–50
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby to Northampton Bus Interchangebus X47 / ...
2. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
5h
£36–91
Drive 106.6 mi
1. Drive from Rushden to Shrewsburycar 106.6 mi
1h 57m
£26–38

Rushden to Shrewsbury by bus and train

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4h 3mAverage Duration

£52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 120.3 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Rushden, Northamptonshire, England and Shrewsbury, England?

You can take a bus from (Rushden) Adnitt Road to Shrewsbury via Rail Station Forecourt, Wellingborough, Kettering, Leicester, and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby to Bus Station via Northampton Bus Interchange and Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 38m.

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