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

The cheapest way to get from Shropshire to Leicester is to bus which costs £14 - £24 and takes 3h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shropshire to Leicester is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Shropshire and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Shropshire station to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Shropshire and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Shropshire to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury and arriving at Leicester via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.

How far is it from Shropshire to Leicester?

The distance between Shropshire and Leicester is 83 miles. The road distance is 78.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shropshire to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs £30 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Shropshire to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shropshire to Leicester bus from?

Shropshire to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Shropshire to Leicester train from?

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

Train or bus from Shropshire to Leicester?

The best way to get from Shropshire to Leicester is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs £30 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £24 and takes 3h 47m.

Where does the Shropshire to Leicester bus arrive?

Shropshire to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Shropshire to Leicester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shropshire to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Shropshire to Leicester is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Shropshire to Leicester.

How do I get a bus ticket from Shropshire to Leicester?

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Shropshire to Leicester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Shropshire to Leicester 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 Leicestertrain Birmingham New Street - Leicester / ...
2h 35m
£31–64
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777 / ...
3h 47m
£14–24
Drive 78 mi
1. Drive from Shropshire to Leicestercar 78 mi
1h 34m
£20–29
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham Internationaltrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the bus from Sainsbury's to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 148
5h 55m
£22–34

Shropshire to Leicester by bus and train

232Weekly Services

2h 35mAverage Duration

£31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 82.1 mi
Duration: 2h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Leicester via The Gateway, Shrewsbury, and Birmingham New Street in around 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 3h 47m.

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