There are 4 ways to get from Shrewsbury to Criccieth by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Depot to Y Maes High Streetbus T2
4h 5m£26–40Drive 76.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Shrewsbury to Cricciethcar 76.8 mi
1h 41m£20–28Train
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Cricciethtrain Machynlleth - Pwllheli
4h 23m£36–58Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Porthmadog Park Stand Bbus Taith
5h 51m£22–33
Shrewsbury to Criccieth by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shrewsbury to Criccieth is to drive which costs £19 - £28 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Shrewsbury to Criccieth is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs £19 - £28.
No, there is no direct bus from Shrewsbury station to Criccieth. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Y Maes High Street via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 and Porthmadog Park Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Criccieth. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury and arriving at Criccieth via Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
The distance between Shrewsbury and Criccieth is 106 miles. The road distance is 77.2 miles.
The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Criccieth without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 5m and costs £26 - £40.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Shrewsbury to Criccieth, including transfers.
Shrewsbury to Criccieth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Shrewsbury to Criccieth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Criccieth is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £35 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £35 and takes 5h 51m.
What companies run services between Shrewsbury, England and Criccieth, Wales?
You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Criccieth via Machynlleth in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Y Maes High Street via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 and Porthmadog Park Stand B in around 5h 51m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Criccieth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–26
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from Bus Depot to Y Maes High Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Porthmadog Park Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £13–21
- Website
- National Express
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Porthmadog Park Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
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Booking & Getting There
Shrewsbury to Criccieth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2.
Shrewsbury to Criccieth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Machynlleth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shrewsbury to Criccieth is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Shrewsbury to Criccieth.
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