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

The cheapest way to get from Shrewsbury to Accrington is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 1h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shrewsbury to Accrington is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Shrewsbury and Accrington?

No, there is no direct bus from Shrewsbury station to Accrington. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Warner Street via Stoke-on-Trent and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Shrewsbury and Accrington?

No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Accrington. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury and arriving at Accrington via Crewe and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.

How far is it from Shrewsbury to Accrington?

The distance between Shrewsbury and Accrington is 101 miles. The road distance is 87.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Accrington without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 3h 3m and costs £23 - £60.

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

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

Where do I catch the Shrewsbury to Accrington bus from?

Shrewsbury to Accrington bus services, operated by D&G Bus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Shrewsbury to Accrington train from?

Shrewsbury to Accrington train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.

Train or bus from Shrewsbury to Accrington?

The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Accrington is to train via Crewe which takes 3h 3m and costs £23 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 32m.

Where does the Shrewsbury to Accrington bus arrive?

Shrewsbury to Accrington bus services, operated by D&G Bus, arrive at bus station.

Where does the Shrewsbury to Accrington train arrive?

Shrewsbury to Accrington train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Shrewsbury to Accrington?

Yes, the driving distance between Shrewsbury to Accrington is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Shrewsbury to Accrington.

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

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Accringtontrain
3h 3m
£24–55
Drive 87.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Shrewsbury to Accringtoncar 87.3 mi
1h 51m
£22–32
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to bus stationbus 64
2. Take the bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Warner Streetbus X41
6h 32m
Train
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Accringtontrain Manchester Victoria - Blackburn / ...
3h 14m
£33–57
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Warner Streetbus X41
3h 34m

Shrewsbury to Accrington by train

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Distance: 100.3 mi
Duration: 3h 3m

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

You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Accrington via Crewe and Preston in around 3h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Warner Street via Stoke-on-Trent, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Shudehill Interchange in around 6h 32m.

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