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

The cheapest way to get from Shrewsbury to Leicester is to bus which costs £17 - £45 and takes 3h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shrewsbury to Leicester is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs £18 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Shrewsbury and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Shrewsbury station to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Shrewsbury and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury and arriving at Leicester via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.

How far is it from Shrewsbury to Leicester?

The distance between Shrewsbury and Leicester is 82 miles. The road distance is 77.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs £35 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Shrewsbury to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shrewsbury to Leicester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Shrewsbury to Leicester train from?

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

Train or bus from Shrewsbury to Leicester?

The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Leicester is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £45 and takes 3h 37m.

Where does the Shrewsbury to Leicester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Shrewsbury to Leicester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shrewsbury to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Shrewsbury to Leicester is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Shrewsbury to Leicester.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain Birmingham New Street - Leicester / ...
2h 19m
£35–66
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777 / ...
3h 37m
£17–41
Drive 77.2 mi
1. Drive from Shrewsbury to Leicestercar 77.2 mi
1h 36m
£19–28
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham Internationaltrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the bus from Sainsbury's to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 148
5h 3m
£23–37

Shrewsbury to Leicester by train

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Distance: 81.7 mi
Duration: 2h 19m

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

You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Leicester via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 3h 37m.

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