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

The cheapest way to get from Shrewsbury to Taunton is to bus which costs £35 - £90 and takes 6h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shrewsbury to Taunton is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Shrewsbury and Taunton?

No, there is no direct bus from Shrewsbury station to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at County Hall via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Shrewsbury and Taunton?

No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury and arriving at Taunton via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

How far is it from Shrewsbury to Taunton?

The distance between Shrewsbury and Taunton is 177 miles. The road distance is 145 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Taunton without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs £80 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Shrewsbury to Taunton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shrewsbury to Taunton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Shrewsbury to Taunton train from?

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

Train or bus from Shrewsbury to Taunton?

The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Taunton is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 6h 50m.

Where does the Shrewsbury to Taunton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Shrewsbury to Taunton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shrewsbury to Taunton?

Yes, the driving distance between Shrewsbury to Taunton is 145 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Shrewsbury to Taunton.

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

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Shrewsbury to Taunton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and 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 Tauntontrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
3h 47m
£84–145
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to County Hallbus 101 / ...
6h 50m
£35–86
Drive 144.1 mi
1. Drive from Shrewsbury to Tauntoncar 144.1 mi
3h 1m
£35–51
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 Tauntontrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
4h 8m
£68–123

Shrewsbury to Taunton by train

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Distance: 176.3 mi
Duration: 3h 47m

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

You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Taunton via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to County Hall via Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 50m.

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