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

The cheapest way to get from Shrewsbury to Rugby is to bus and line 86 bus which costs £16 - £35 and takes 4h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shrewsbury to Rugby is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs £19 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Shrewsbury and Rugby?

No, there is no direct bus from Shrewsbury station to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bennett Street via Birmingham Coach Station and Transport Museum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Shrewsbury and Rugby?

No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury and arriving at Rugby via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.

How far is it from Shrewsbury to Rugby?

The distance between Shrewsbury and Rugby is 73 miles. The road distance is 77.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Rugby without a car is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs £22 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Shrewsbury to Rugby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shrewsbury to Rugby bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Shrewsbury to Rugby train from?

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

Train or bus from Shrewsbury to Rugby?

The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Rugby is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs £22 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus and line 86 bus, which costs £16 - £35 and takes 4h 5m.

Where does the Shrewsbury to Rugby bus arrive?

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

Where does the Shrewsbury to Rugby train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shrewsbury to Rugby?

Yes, the driving distance between Shrewsbury to Rugby is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Shrewsbury to Rugby.

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

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Shrewsbury to Rugby - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 86 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Shrewsbury to Rugby 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 Rugbytrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
1h 51m
£23–59
Bus, line 86 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus X1
3. Take the bus from Transport Museum to Bennett Streetbus 86
4h 5m
£16–35
Drive 77 mi
1. Drive from Shrewsbury to Rugbycar 77 mi
1h 19m
£20–28
Train via Birmingham Airport (BHX)
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham Internationaltrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Rugbytrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
1h 55m
£27–50

Shrewsbury to Rugby by train

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Distance: 72.5 mi
Duration: 1h 51m

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

You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Rugby via Birmingham New Street in around 1h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bennett Street via Birmingham Coach Station, Pool Meadow Bus Station, and Transport Museum in around 4h 5m.

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