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How to get fromShrewsbury to Cumbriaby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Shrewsbury to Cumbria by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain train Shrewsbury - Crewe / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Penrith North Lakestrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    5h
    £54–91

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 409
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    9h
    £39–65

  3. Drive  154.1 mi

    1. Drive from Shrewsbury to Cumbriacar car 154.1 mi
    3h 2m
    £39–56

  4. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 20m
    £55–87

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Windermeretrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Leeming House Hotelbus bus 508
    6h 34m
    £52–87

Shrewsbury to Cumbria by train and bus

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket£54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 161.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h

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

You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Pooley Bridge Inn via Crewe, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 5h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Longthwaite road end via Birmingham Coach Station and Rail Station in around 9h.

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