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

The cheapest way to get from Shrewsbury to Rushden is to bus and line 50 bus which costs £21 - £40 and takes 5h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shrewsbury to Rushden is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Shrewsbury and Rushden?

No, there is no direct bus from Shrewsbury station to Rushden. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby via Birmingham Coach Station, Milton Keynes Coachway and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Shrewsbury and Rushden?

No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Rushden. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury and arriving at Wellingborough via Birmingham New Street, Leicester and Kettering. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

How far is it from Shrewsbury to Rushden?

The distance between Shrewsbury and Rushden is 121 miles. The road distance is 108.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Rushden without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs £70 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Shrewsbury to Rushden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shrewsbury to Rushden bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Shrewsbury to Rushden train from?

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

Train or bus from Shrewsbury to Rushden?

The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Rushden is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs £70 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus and line 50 bus, which costs £21 - £40 and takes 5h 28m.

Where does the Shrewsbury to Rushden bus arrive?

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

Where does the Shrewsbury to Rushden train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shrewsbury to Rushden?

Yes, the driving distance between Shrewsbury to Rushden is 109 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Shrewsbury to Rushden.

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

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Where can I stay near Rushden?

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Shrewsbury to Rushden - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 50 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain
3. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
3h 39m
£73–117
Bus, line 50 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 541 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to (Rushden) Skinners Hill Laybybus 50 / ...
5h 28m
£21–37
Drive 108.2 mi
1. Drive from Shrewsbury to Rushdencar 108.2 mi
1h 53m
£27–39
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Northamptontrain
3. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to (Rushden) Skinners Hill Laybybus X47 / ...
4h 19m
£33–79

Shrewsbury to Rushden by bus

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Distance: 120.6 mi
Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Shrewsbury, England and Rushden, Northamptonshire, England?

You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Rushden via Birmingham New Street, Leicester, Kettering, and Wellingborough in around 3h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby via Birmingham Coach Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, and Bus Station in around 5h 28m.

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