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

The cheapest way to get from Shrewsbury to Colchester is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 8h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shrewsbury to Colchester is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Shrewsbury and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Shrewsbury station to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Coach Stop via Birmingham Coach Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Shrewsbury and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury and arriving at Colchester via Birmingham New Street, Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

How far is it from Shrewsbury to Colchester?

The distance between Shrewsbury and Colchester is 210 miles. The road distance is 188 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Colchester without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 41m and costs £75 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Shrewsbury to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shrewsbury to Colchester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Shrewsbury to Colchester train from?

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

Train or bus from Shrewsbury to Colchester?

The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Colchester is to train via London which takes 3h 41m and costs £75 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 8h 35m.

Where does the Shrewsbury to Colchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Shrewsbury to Colchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shrewsbury to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Shrewsbury to Colchester is 188 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Shrewsbury to Colchester.

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

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Shrewsbury to Colchester - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
3h 41m
£76–185
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Stationbus 777
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
8h 35m
£41–101
Drive 187 mi
1. Drive from Shrewsbury to Colchestercar 187 mi
3h 30m
£46–66
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane BHX - STN
7h 6m
£61–187
Train
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stansted Airporttrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
7h 14m
£103–172
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wilmslowtrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
5h 40m
£115–358
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
7h 56m
£81–203

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to London Stansted Airport (STN) flights

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Distance: 209.1 mi
Duration: 3h 41m

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

You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Colchester via Birmingham New Street, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Coach Stop via Birmingham Coach Station and Coach Station in around 8h 35m.

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