There are 3 ways to get from Shropshire to Cambridge by train, bus, or car
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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 Cambridgetrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
4h 41m£74–128Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
- Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18bus Uk083
5h 30m£17–28Drive 141 mi
- Drive from Shropshire to Cambridgecar 141 mi
2h 22m£35–51
Shropshire to Cambridge by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shropshire to Cambridge is to bus which costs £16 - £29 and takes 5h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Shropshire to Cambridge is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Shropshire station to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 via Birmingham - Jennens Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Shropshire to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury and arriving at Cambridge via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between Shropshire and Cambridge is 180 miles. The road distance is 141.8 miles.
The best way to get from Shropshire to Cambridge without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs £70 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Shropshire to Cambridge, including transfers.
Shropshire to Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Shropshire to Cambridge train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
The best way to get from Shropshire to Cambridge is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £29 and takes 5h 30m.
What companies run services between Shropshire, England and Cambridge, England?
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Cambridge via The Gateway, Shrewsbury, and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 via Birmingham Coach Station and Birmingham - Jennens Road in around 5h 30m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- National Express
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Shropshire to Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Shropshire to Cambridge train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shropshire to Cambridge is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Shropshire to Cambridge.
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