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

The cheapest way to get from Shrewsbury to Reading is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shrewsbury to Reading is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Shrewsbury and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Shrewsbury station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Reading RailAir via Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Shrewsbury and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Reading. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury and arriving at Reading via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.

How far is it from Shrewsbury to Reading?

The distance between Shrewsbury and Reading is 141 miles. The road distance is 137.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Reading without a car is to train which takes 3h and costs £60 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h to get from Shrewsbury to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shrewsbury to Reading bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Shrewsbury to Reading train from?

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

Train or bus from Shrewsbury to Reading?

The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Reading is to train which takes 3h and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £110 and takes 5h 42m.

Where does the Shrewsbury to Reading bus arrive?

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

Where does the Shrewsbury to Reading train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shrewsbury to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Shrewsbury to Reading is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Shrewsbury to Reading.

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

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best
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
3h
£64–111
Drive 136.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Shrewsbury to Readingcar 136.8 mi
2h 47m
£34–49
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 409
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
5h 42m
£56–103
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wilmslowtrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
4h 50m
£90–319

Shrewsbury to Reading by train

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Distance: 140.4 mi
Duration: 3h

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

You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Reading via Birmingham New Street in around 3h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Reading RailAir via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 5h 42m.

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