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

The cheapest way to get from Shrewsbury to Southampton is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shrewsbury to Southampton is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Shrewsbury and Southampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Shrewsbury station to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Shrewsbury and Southampton?

No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury and arriving at Southampton Central via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Shrewsbury to Southampton?

The distance between Shrewsbury and Southampton is 188 miles. The road distance is 160.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Southampton without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs £70 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Shrewsbury to Southampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shrewsbury to Southampton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Shrewsbury to Southampton train from?

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

Train or bus from Shrewsbury to Southampton?

The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Southampton is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 20m.

Where does the Shrewsbury to Southampton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Shrewsbury to Southampton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shrewsbury to Southampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Shrewsbury to Southampton is 160 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Shrewsbury to Southampton.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Shrewsbury to Southampton?

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Where can I stay near Southampton?

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There are 4 ways to get from Shrewsbury to Southampton 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 Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
4h 24m
£73–128
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 409
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 032 / ...
7h 20m
£34–58
Drive 159.2 mi
1. Drive from Shrewsbury to Southamptoncar 159.2 mi
3h 22m
£40–57
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Southampton Centraltrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
4h 48m
£72–130

Shrewsbury to Southampton by train

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Distance: 187.1 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

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

You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Southampton Central via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 20m.

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