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How to get fromShrewsbury to Plymouthby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Tauntontrain train
    3. Take the train from Taunton to Plymouthtrain train
    5h 54m
    £103–198

  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 Bus Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus
    8h 43m
    £40–121

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the bus from Newport Train Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus Fal
    7h 7m
    £47–77

  4. Drive 217.2 mi

    1. Drive from Shrewsbury to Plymouthcar car 217.2 mi
    4h 14m
    £53–76

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wilmslowtrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane MAN - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    5h 39m
    £122–235

Shrewsbury to Plymouth by train

Calendar112Weekly Trains
Duration5h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 247.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 54m

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

You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Plymouth via Newport (S Wales) and Taunton in around 5h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Bristol Bus Station in around 8h 43m.

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