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

The cheapest way to get from Shrewsbury to Boston is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 8h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shrewsbury to Boston is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Shrewsbury and Boston?

No, there is no direct bus from Shrewsbury station to Boston station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, Central Bus Station and Interchange Shelter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Shrewsbury and Boston?

No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Boston. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury and arriving at Boston via Birmingham New Street and Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

How far is it from Shrewsbury to Boston?

The distance between Shrewsbury and Boston is 157 miles. The road distance is 137.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Boston without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 58m and costs £70 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Shrewsbury to Boston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shrewsbury to Boston bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Shrewsbury to Boston train from?

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

Train or bus from Shrewsbury to Boston?

The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Boston is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 58m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 8h 51m.

Where does the Shrewsbury to Boston bus arrive?

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

Where does the Shrewsbury to Boston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shrewsbury to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Shrewsbury to Boston is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Shrewsbury to Boston.

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

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Bostontrain
4h 58m
£72–124
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station Car Parkbus 151
3. Take the bus from Central Bus Station to Interchange Shelterbus B5 / ...
8h 51m
£30–73
Drive 136.4 mi
1. Drive from Shrewsbury to Bostoncar 136.4 mi
2h 37m
£34–48
Train
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Nottinghamtrain
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Bostontrain
5h 53m
£71–117

Shrewsbury to Boston by train

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Distance: 155.9 mi
Duration: 4h 58m

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

You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Boston via Birmingham New Street and Nottingham in around 4h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, Rail Station Car Park, Central Bus Station, and Interchange Shelter in around 8h 51m.

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