There are 4 ways to get from Shrewsbury to Penrith 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 / ...
3h 30m£51–82Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
7h 10m£35–62Drive 151 mi
- Drive from Shrewsbury to Penrithcar 151 mi
2h 52m£38–55Train 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 / ...
3h 40m£51–83
Shrewsbury to Penrith by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shrewsbury to Penrith is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Shrewsbury to Penrith is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Shrewsbury station to Penrith station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Rail Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between Shrewsbury and Penrith is 156 miles. The road distance is 151.9 miles.
The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Penrith without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs £50 - £85.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Shrewsbury to Penrith, including transfers.
Shrewsbury to Penrith bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Shrewsbury to Penrith train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Penrith is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs £50 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 10m.
What companies run services between Shrewsbury, England and Penrith, England?
You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Penrith North Lakes via Crewe in around 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Rail Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 10m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Crewe to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Shrewsbury to Penrith bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Shrewsbury to Penrith train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shrewsbury to Penrith is 152 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Shrewsbury to Penrith.
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