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

The cheapest way to get from Shrewsbury to Birmingham is to bus which costs £9 - £22 and takes 1h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shrewsbury to Birmingham is to drive which takes 53 min and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Shrewsbury and Birmingham?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bus Station station and arriving at Birmingham Coach Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Shrewsbury and Birmingham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shrewsbury and arriving at Birmingham New Street. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.

How far is it from Shrewsbury to Birmingham?

The distance between Shrewsbury and Birmingham is 43 miles. The road distance is 46.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 1h and costs £14 - £40.

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

The train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Street takes 1h including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Shrewsbury to Birmingham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Shrewsbury to Birmingham train from?

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

Train or bus from Shrewsbury to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Birmingham is to train which takes 1h and costs £14 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £22 and takes 1h 35m.

Where does the Shrewsbury to Birmingham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Shrewsbury to Birmingham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shrewsbury to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Shrewsbury to Birmingham is 46 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Shrewsbury to Birmingham.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
1h
£14–40
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
1h 35m
£9–22
Drive 46.2 mi
1. Drive from Shrewsbury to Birminghamcar 46.2 mi
53 min
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shrewsbury to Birminghamtaxi 46.2 mi
53 min
£100–120

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Distance: 42.5 mi
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What companies run services between Shrewsbury, England and Birmingham, England?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £17–29 and the journey takes 1h. West Midlands Trains also services this route hourly. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station twice daily. Tickets cost £9–22 and the journey takes 1h 35m.

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