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

The cheapest way to get from Shrewsbury to Blackpool is to bus which costs £12 - £50 and takes 5h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shrewsbury to Blackpool is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs £24 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Shrewsbury and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Shrewsbury station to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Blackpool via Stoke-on-Trent. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Shrewsbury and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury and arriving at Blackpool North via Crewe and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.

How far is it from Shrewsbury to Blackpool?

The distance between Shrewsbury and Blackpool is 101 miles. The road distance is 97.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Blackpool without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 2h 34m and costs £27 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Shrewsbury to Blackpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shrewsbury to Blackpool bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Shrewsbury to Blackpool train from?

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

Train or bus from Shrewsbury to Blackpool?

The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Blackpool is to train via Crewe which takes 2h 34m and costs £27 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £50 and takes 5h 45m.

Where does the Shrewsbury to Blackpool bus arrive?

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

Where does the Shrewsbury to Blackpool train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shrewsbury to Blackpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Shrewsbury to Blackpool is 98 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Shrewsbury to Blackpool.

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

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain Shrewsbury - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2h 34m
£27–64
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to bus stationbus 64
2. Take the bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Blackpoolbus Uk026
5h 45m
£12–48
Drive 97.3 mi
1. Drive from Shrewsbury to Blackpoolcar 97.3 mi
2h 14m
£24–35
Train
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
2h 59m
£43–78
Train #2
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain Shrewsbury - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Blackpool Northtrain London Euston - Blackpool North / ...
3h 7m
£37–62

Shrewsbury to Blackpool by train

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Distance: 100.5 mi
Duration: 2h 34m

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

You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Blackpool North via Crewe and Preston in around 2h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Blackpool via Stoke-on-Trent in around 5h 45m.

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