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

The cheapest way to get from Shropshire to Derby is to drive which costs £17 - £25 and takes 1h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shropshire to Derby is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs £17 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Shropshire and Derby?

No, there is no direct bus from Shropshire to Derby. However, there are services departing from New College Road Jct and arriving at Friar Gate via Bus Station, Stafford College and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Shropshire and Derby?

No, there is no direct train from Shropshire to Derby. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury and arriving at Derby via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.

How far is it from Shropshire to Derby?

The distance between Shropshire and Derby is 84 miles. The road distance is 69.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shropshire to Derby without a car is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs £30 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Shropshire to Derby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shropshire to Derby bus from?

Shropshire to Derby bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Shropshire to Derby train from?

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

Train or bus from Shropshire to Derby?

The best way to get from Shropshire to Derby is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs £30 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus and line 841 bus, which costs and takes 5h 30m.

Where does the Shropshire to Derby bus arrive?

Shropshire to Derby bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Stafford College station.

Where does the Shropshire to Derby train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shropshire to Derby?

Yes, the driving distance between Shropshire to Derby is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Shropshire to Derby.

Where can I stay near Derby?

There are 2307+ hotels available in Derby.

Shropshire to Derby - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 841 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain Birmingham New Street - Nottingham / ...
2h 13m
£33–66
Drive 69.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Shropshire to Derbycar 69.4 mi
1h 12m
£18–25
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 64
2. Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Derbytrain Crewe - Lincoln Central / ...
3h 49m
£22–30
Bus, line 841 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Stafford Collegebus 5A / ...
2. Take the bus from Stafford College to Bus Stationbus 841
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Friar Gatebus Sw
5h 30m

Shropshire to Derby by bus and train

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2h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 83.8 mi
Duration: 2h 13m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Derby via The Gateway, Shrewsbury, and Birmingham New Street in around 2h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New College Road Jct to Friar Gate via Bus Station, Stafford College, and Bus Station in around 5h 30m.

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