There are 6 ways to get from Shropshire to Lake District (Land) by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
- Take the taxi from Windermere to Lake District (Land)taxi
5h 21m£109–163Drive 164.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Shropshire to Lake District (Land)car 164.7 mi
3h 25m£40–58Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
8h 58m£49–113Train
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain Shrewsbury - Crewe / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 26m£60–107Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
6h 33m£67–120Train, line 555 bus
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Windermeretrain
- Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Bus Stationbus 555 / ...
7h 41m£63–114
Shropshire to Lake District (Land) by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shropshire to Lake District (Land) is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Shropshire to Lake District (Land) is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Shropshire station to Lake District (Land). However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at National Trust car park via Birmingham Coach Station, Rail Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Shropshire to Lake District (Land). However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between Shropshire and Lake District (Land) is 163 miles. The road distance is 165.7 miles.
The best way to get from Shropshire to Lake District (Land) without a car is to train and taxi which takes 5h 21m and costs £100 - £170.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Shropshire to Lake District (Land), including transfers.
Shropshire to Lake District (Land) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Shropshire to Lake District (Land) train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
The best way to get from Shropshire to Lake District (Land) is to bus which takes 8h 58m and costs £45 - £120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £60 - £110 and takes 5h 26m.
What companies run services between Shropshire, England and Lake District (Land), England?
You can take a bus from Bus Station to National Trust car park via Birmingham Coach Station, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to National Trust car park via The Gateway, Shrewsbury, Crewe, Penrith North Lakes, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 26m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Crewe to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Crewe to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Windermere
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £9–22
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0871 200 22 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach
Bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- £60–75
Ace Taxi Windermere
- Phone
- +44 1539 445 445
- Website
- acetaxiwindermere.co.uk
G Taxi
- Phone
- +44 1539 447 170
South Cumbria Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7835 505 697
- Website
- bowness-taxis.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Shropshire to Lake District (Land) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Shropshire to Lake District (Land) train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shropshire to Lake District (Land) is 166 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Shropshire to Lake District (Land).
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