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

The cheapest way to get from Shropshire to Colchester is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shropshire to Colchester is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Shropshire and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Shropshire station to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Coach Stop via Birmingham Coach Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Shropshire and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Shropshire to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury and arriving at Colchester via Birmingham New Street, Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

How far is it from Shropshire to Colchester?

The distance between Shropshire and Colchester is 211 miles. The road distance is 188.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shropshire to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs £70 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Shropshire to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shropshire to Colchester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Shropshire to Colchester train from?

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

Train or bus from Shropshire to Colchester?

The best way to get from Shropshire to Colchester is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs £70 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 11m.

Where does the Shropshire to Colchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Shropshire to Colchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shropshire to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Shropshire to Colchester is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Shropshire to Colchester.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Shropshire to Colchester by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
3h 57m
£70–170
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Stationbus 777
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717 / ...
8h 11m
£31–54
Drive 187.7 mi
1. Drive from Shropshire to Colchestercar 187.7 mi
3h 29m
£47–68
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stansted Airporttrain
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717 / ...
7h 43m
£88–156
Train, bus via Coventry
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham Internationaltrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 777
9h 9m
£41–67

Shropshire to Colchester by bus, train, subway, and foot

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Distance: 209.4 mi
Duration: 3h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Colchester via The Gateway, Shrewsbury, Birmingham New Street, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Coach Stop via Birmingham Coach Station and Coach Station in around 8h 11m.

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