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

The cheapest way to get from Shrewsbury to Fairbourne is to drive which costs £15 - £23 and takes 1h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shrewsbury to Fairbourne is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Shrewsbury and Fairbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Shrewsbury station to Fairbourne. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Stanley Road via Newtown Bus Station and Bus Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Shrewsbury and Fairbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Fairbourne. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury and arriving at Fairbourne via Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

How far is it from Shrewsbury to Fairbourne?

The distance between Shrewsbury and Fairbourne is 83 miles. The road distance is 64.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Fairbourne without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs £30 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Shrewsbury to Fairbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shrewsbury to Fairbourne bus from?

Shrewsbury to Fairbourne bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Shrewsbury to Fairbourne train from?

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

Train or bus from Shrewsbury to Fairbourne?

The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Fairbourne is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs £30 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 34m.

Where does the Shrewsbury to Fairbourne bus arrive?

Shrewsbury to Fairbourne bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, arrive at Newtown Bus Station Stand 3.

Where does the Shrewsbury to Fairbourne train arrive?

Shrewsbury to Fairbourne train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Machynlleth station.

Can I drive from Shrewsbury to Fairbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Shrewsbury to Fairbourne is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Shrewsbury to Fairbourne.

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

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Where can I stay near Fairbourne?

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Shrewsbury to Fairbourne - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Shrewsbury to Fairbourne by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
2. Take the train from Machynlleth to Fairbournetrain Machynlleth - Pwllheli / ...
3h 10m
£33–55
Drive 64.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Shrewsbury to Fairbournecar 64.4 mi
1h 29m
£16–23
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 3bus X75
2. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depotbus X85
3. Take the bus from Bus Depot to Stanley Roadbus G21
5h 34m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Depot to Stanley Roadbus G21
3h 17m
£28–46

Shrewsbury to Fairbourne by train

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Distance: 82.9 mi
Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between Shrewsbury, England and Fairbourne, Wales?

You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Fairbourne via Machynlleth in around 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Stanley Road via Newtown Bus Station and Bus Depot in around 5h 34m.

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