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

The cheapest way to get from Shrewsbury to Stansted is to train and bus which costs £40 - £85 and takes 7h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shrewsbury to Stansted is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs £80 - £180.

Is there a direct train between Shrewsbury and Stansted?

No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Stansted. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury and arriving at Ebbsfleet International via Birmingham New Street and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

How far is it from Shrewsbury to Stansted?

The distance between Shrewsbury and Stansted is 188 miles. The road distance is 185.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Stansted without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs £80 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Shrewsbury to Stansted, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shrewsbury to Stansted train from?

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

Where does the Shrewsbury to Stansted train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shrewsbury to Stansted?

Yes, the driving distance between Shrewsbury to Stansted is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Shrewsbury to Stansted.

Where can I stay near Stansted?

There are 16469+ hotels available in Stansted.

Shrewsbury to Stansted - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Shrewsbury to Stansted 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 London Eustontrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
3h 30m
£81–176
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to London Victoriabus
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain
7h 17m
£42–84
Drive 184.8 mi
1. Drive from Shrewsbury to Stanstedcar 184.8 mi
3h 33m
£46–67

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Distance: 186.5 mi
Duration: 3h 30m

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

You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Stansted via Birmingham New Street, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Ebbsfleet International in around 3h 30m.

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