What is the cheapest way to get from Shropshire to Birmingham?

The cheapest way to get from Shropshire to Birmingham is to bus which costs £7 - £13 and takes 1h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shropshire to Birmingham?

The fastest way to get from Shropshire to Birmingham is to drive which takes 52 min and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Shropshire and Birmingham?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bus Station station and arriving at Birmingham Coach Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Shropshire and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct train from Shropshire to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury and arriving at Birmingham New Street via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.

How far is it from Shropshire to Birmingham?

The distance between Shropshire and Birmingham is 43 miles. The road distance is 47.2 miles.

How do I travel from Shropshire to Birmingham without a car?

The best way to get from Shropshire to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs £13 - £40.

How long does it take to get from Shropshire to Birmingham?

It takes approximately 1h 15m to get from Shropshire to Birmingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shropshire to Birmingham bus from?

Shropshire to Birmingham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Shropshire to Birmingham train from?

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

Train or bus from Shropshire to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Shropshire to Birmingham is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs £13 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £7 - £13 and takes 1h 35m.

Where does the Shropshire to Birmingham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Shropshire to Birmingham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shropshire to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Shropshire to Birmingham is 47 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Shropshire to Birmingham.

How do I get a bus ticket from Shropshire to Birmingham?

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Shropshire to Birmingham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Shropshire to Birmingham by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
1h 15m
£14–38
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
1h 35m
£7–13
Drive 46.9 mi
1. Drive from Shropshire to Birminghamcar 46.9 mi
52 min
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shropshire to Birminghamtaxi 46.9 mi
52 min
£200–250

Shropshire to Birmingham by bus and train

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Distance: 42.8 mi
Duration: 1h 15m

What companies run services between Shropshire, England and Birmingham, England?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £14–23 and the journey takes 1h. West Midlands Trains also services this route hourly. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station once daily. Tickets cost £7–13 and the journey takes 1h 35m.

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