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

The cheapest way to get from Shrewsbury to Bideford is to bus which costs £40 - £120 and takes 8h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shrewsbury to Bideford is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Shrewsbury and Bideford?

No, there is no direct bus from Shrewsbury station to Bideford. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Victoria Park Coach Stop via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Shrewsbury and Bideford?

No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Bideford. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury and arriving at Barnstaple via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.

How far is it from Shrewsbury to Bideford?

The distance between Shrewsbury and Bideford is 259 miles. The road distance is 201.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Bideford without a car is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs £120 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Shrewsbury to Bideford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shrewsbury to Bideford bus from?

Shrewsbury to Bideford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Shrewsbury to Bideford train from?

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

Train or bus from Shrewsbury to Bideford?

The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Bideford is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs £120 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £120 and takes 8h 55m.

Where does the Shrewsbury to Bideford bus arrive?

Shrewsbury to Bideford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Shrewsbury to Bideford train arrive?

Shrewsbury to Bideford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Shrewsbury to Bideford?

Yes, the driving distance between Shrewsbury to Bideford is 202 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Shrewsbury to Bideford.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Shrewsbury to Bideford?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
6h 44m
£123–205
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Victoria Park Coach Stopbus 105
8h 55m
£44–111
Drive 200.5 mi
1. Drive from Shrewsbury to Bidefordcar 200.5 mi
4h 1m
£49–71
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 59m
£112–210

Shrewsbury to Bideford by train and bus

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6h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 258 mi
Duration: 6h 44m

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

You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Bideford Quay via Birmingham New Street, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 6h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Victoria Park Coach Stop via Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 55m.

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