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

The cheapest way to get from Shrewsbury to Bournemouth is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shrewsbury to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Shrewsbury and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Shrewsbury station to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Shrewsbury and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury and arriving at Bournemouth via Wolverhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

How far is it from Shrewsbury to Bournemouth?

The distance between Shrewsbury and Bournemouth is 217 miles. The road distance is 171 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Bournemouth without a car is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs £110 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Shrewsbury to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shrewsbury to Bournemouth bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Shrewsbury to Bournemouth train from?

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

Train or bus from Shrewsbury to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Bournemouth is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs £110 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 7h 40m.

Where does the Shrewsbury to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Shrewsbury to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Shrewsbury to Bournemouth train arrive?

Shrewsbury to Bournemouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Wolverhampton station.

Can I drive from Shrewsbury to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Shrewsbury to Bournemouth is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Shrewsbury to Bournemouth.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wolverhamptontrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 11m
£110–175
Drive 170 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Shrewsbury to Bournemouthcar 170 mi
3h 36m
£42–60
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 409
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
7h 40m
£46–113
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wilmslowtrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
4h 35m
£105–228
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Salisburytrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
6h 35m
£79–140

Shrewsbury to Bournemouth by train

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Distance: 215.8 mi
Duration: 5h 11m

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

You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Bournemouth via Wolverhampton in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 40m.

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