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How to get fromShropshire to Colchesterby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train
    3h 59m
    £70–170

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 409
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Stationbus bus 777
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus bus 717 / ...
    8h 35m
    £35–62

  3. Drive  187.7 mi

    1. Drive from Shropshire to Colchestercar car 187.7 mi
    3h 29m
    £47–67

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain train Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stansted Airporttrain train Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
    7h 37m
    £89–154

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

Calendar336Weekly Services
Duration3h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 209.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 59m

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 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Coach Stop via Birmingham Coach Station and Coach Station in around 8h 35m.

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