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

The cheapest way to get from Shrewsbury to Poole is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 7h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shrewsbury to Poole is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Shrewsbury and Poole?

No, there is no direct bus from Shrewsbury station to Poole station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Poole Seldown Coach Station via London Heathrow Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Shrewsbury and Poole?

No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Poole. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury and arriving at Poole via Wolverhampton and Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

How far is it from Shrewsbury to Poole?

The distance between Shrewsbury and Poole is 223 miles. The road distance is 172.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Poole without a car is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs £90 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Shrewsbury to Poole, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shrewsbury to Poole bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Shrewsbury to Poole train from?

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

Train or bus from Shrewsbury to Poole?

The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Poole is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs £90 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 7h 53m.

Where does the Shrewsbury to Poole bus arrive?

Shrewsbury to Poole bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Shrewsbury to Poole train arrive?

Shrewsbury to Poole train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Wolverhampton station.

Can I drive from Shrewsbury to Poole?

Yes, the driving distance between Shrewsbury to Poole is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Shrewsbury to Poole.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wolverhamptontrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 42m
£91–148
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 409
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Poole Seldown Coach Stationbus Uk061
7h 53m
£35–58
Drive 171.2 mi
1. Drive from Shrewsbury to Poolecar 171.2 mi
3h 48m
£44–63
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Pooletrain
6h 3m
£84–156

Shrewsbury to Poole by train

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Distance: 221.5 mi
Duration: 5h 42m

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

You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Poole via Wolverhampton and Bournemouth in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Poole Seldown Coach Station via London Heathrow Airport in around 7h 53m.

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