There are 5 ways to get from Shrewsbury to Cumbria by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain Shrewsbury - Crewe / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h£54–91Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
9h£39–65Drive 154.1 mi
- Drive from Shrewsbury to Cumbriacar 154.1 mi
3h 2m£39–56Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
5h 20m£55–87Train, bus
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Windermeretrain
- Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Leeming House Hotelbus 508
6h 34m£52–87
Shrewsbury to Cumbria by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shrewsbury to Cumbria is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 9h.
The fastest way to get from Shrewsbury to Cumbria is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Shrewsbury station to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Longthwaite road end via Birmingham Coach Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
The distance between Shrewsbury and Cumbria is 163 miles. The road distance is 155 miles.
The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Cumbria without a car is to train which takes 5h and costs £50 - £95.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Shrewsbury to Cumbria, including transfers.
Shrewsbury to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Shrewsbury to Cumbria train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Cumbria is to train which takes 5h and costs £50 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 9h.
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.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Shrewsbury to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Shrewsbury to Cumbria train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shrewsbury to Cumbria is 155 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Shrewsbury to Cumbria.
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