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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain train Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    5h 46m
    £126–208

  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 Bus Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus
    8h 43m
    £40–116

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the bus from Newport Train Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus Fal
    8h 5m
    £46–82

  4. Drive 214.3 mi

    1. Drive from Shropshire to Plymouthcar car 214.3 mi
    4h 8m
    £52–76

  5. Train via Newport

    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Tauntontrain train
    3. Take the train from Taunton to Plymouthtrain train
    6h 56m
    £102–198

Shropshire to Plymouth by bus and train

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration5h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£126Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 258.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Plymouth via The Gateway, Shrewsbury, and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Bristol Bus Station in around 8h 43m.

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