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

The cheapest way to get from Shropshire to Durham is to bus which costs £30 - £70 and takes 8h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shropshire to Durham is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Shropshire and Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from Shropshire station to Durham. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Sutton Street via Stoke-on-Trent and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Shropshire and Durham?

No, there is no direct train from Shropshire to Durham. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury and arriving at Durham via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

How far is it from Shropshire to Durham?

The distance between Shropshire and Durham is 236 miles. The road distance is 187.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shropshire to Durham without a car is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs £110 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Shropshire to Durham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shropshire to Durham bus from?

Shropshire to Durham bus services, operated by D&G Bus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Shropshire to Durham train from?

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

Train or bus from Shropshire to Durham?

The best way to get from Shropshire to Durham is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs £110 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 8h 34m.

Where does the Shropshire to Durham bus arrive?

Shropshire to Durham bus services, operated by D&G Bus, arrive at bus station.

Where does the Shropshire to Durham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shropshire to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Shropshire to Durham is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Shropshire to Durham.

Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 1830+ hotels available in Durham.

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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 Durhamtrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
4h 31m
£116–188
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to bus stationbus 64
2. Take the bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sutton Streetbus 177
8h 34m
£30–70
Drive 186 mi
1. Drive from Shropshire to Durhamcar 186 mi
3h 49m
£46–67
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LPL - NCL
7h 7m
£97–209
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Durhamtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle
5h 30m
£74–135

Shropshire to Durham by bus and train

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Distance: 234.6 mi
Duration: 4h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Durham via The Gateway, Shrewsbury, and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Sutton Street via Stoke-on-Trent, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 8h 34m.

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