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

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

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  1. Train

    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 54m
    £78–197

  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 11m
    £41–101

  3. Drive 187.7 mi

    1. Drive from Shropshire to Colchestercar car 187.7 mi
    3h 29m
    £46–67

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stansted Airporttrain train
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus bus 717
    7h 41m
    £107–188

  5. Train, bus via Coventry

    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham Internationaltrain train Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
    2. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 777
    9h 31m
    £48–99

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

Calendar336Weekly Services
Duration3h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 209.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 54m

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 54m. 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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