There are 5 ways to get from Shrewsbury to Watford by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Watford Junctiontrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
2h 37m£44–116Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 409
5h 24m£29–70Drive 144.4 mi
- Drive from Shrewsbury to Watfordcar 144.4 mi
2h 23m£36–51Train, fly
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wilmslowtrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
4h 45m£77–278Train via Wolverhampton
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wolverhamptontrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Wolverhampton to Watford Junctiontrain Wolverhampton - London Euston / ...
3h 16m£45–90
Shrewsbury to Watford by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shrewsbury to Watford is to bus which costs £29 - £70 and takes 5h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Shrewsbury to Watford is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Shrewsbury station to Watford. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Town Hall via Heathrow Terminal 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Watford. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury and arriving at Watford Junction via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
The distance between Shrewsbury and Watford is 138 miles. The road distance is 145.2 miles.
The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Watford without a car is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs £40 - £120.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Shrewsbury to Watford, including transfers.
Shrewsbury to Watford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Shrewsbury to Watford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Watford is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs £40 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £70 and takes 5h 24m.
What companies run services between Shrewsbury, England and Watford, England?
You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Watford Junction via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 37m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £29–70 and the journey takes 4h 35m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–200
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Wilmslow
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Wolverhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–40
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Watford Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–80
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Shrewsbury to Wolverhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–25
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Watford Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Wolverhampton to Watford Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £29–70
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Shrewsbury to Watford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Shrewsbury to Watford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shrewsbury to Watford is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Shrewsbury to Watford.
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