What is the cheapest way to get from Shropshire to Southend-on-Sea?

The cheapest way to get from Shropshire to Southend-on-Sea is to bus which costs £40 - £95 and takes 8h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shropshire to Southend-on-Sea?

The fastest way to get from Shropshire to Southend-on-Sea is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Shropshire and Southend-on-Sea?

No, there is no direct bus from Shropshire station to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Travel Centre via Birmingham Coach Station, Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Shropshire and Southend-on-Sea?

No, there is no direct train from Shropshire to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury and arriving at Southend Victoria via Birmingham New Street, Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.

How far is it from Shropshire to Southend-on-Sea?

The distance between Shropshire and Southend-on-Sea is 200 miles. The road distance is 194.7 miles.

How do I travel from Shropshire to Southend-on-Sea without a car?

The best way to get from Shropshire to Southend-on-Sea without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs £70 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Shropshire to Southend-on-Sea?

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Shropshire to Southend-on-Sea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shropshire to Southend-on-Sea bus from?

Shropshire to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Shropshire to Southend-on-Sea train from?

Shropshire to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.

Train or bus from Shropshire to Southend-on-Sea?

The best way to get from Shropshire to Southend-on-Sea is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs £70 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £95 and takes 8h 21m.

Where does the Shropshire to Southend-on-Sea bus arrive?

Shropshire to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Shropshire to Southend-on-Sea train arrive?

Shropshire to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Shropshire to Southend-on-Sea?

Yes, the driving distance between Shropshire to Southend-on-Sea is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Shropshire to Southend-on-Sea.

Where can I stay near Southend-on-Sea?

There are 912+ hotels available in Southend-on-Sea.

Shropshire to Southend-on-Sea - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Shropshire to Southend-on-Sea by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoriatrain
4h 17m
£72–182
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Stationbus 777
8h 21m
£40–92
Drive 193.5 mi
1. Drive from Shropshire to Southend-on-Seacar 193.5 mi
3h 15m
£47–68
Train via Greenwich
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from Barking to Southend Centraltrain
4h 52m
£68–188
Train via London Stansted Airport (STN)
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stansted Airporttrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
7h 53m
£105–174

Shropshire to Southend-on-Sea by bus, train, subway, and foot

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4h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 199.2 mi
Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Shropshire, England and Southend-on-Sea, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Southend Victoria via The Gateway, Shrewsbury, Birmingham New Street, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Travel Centre via Birmingham Coach Station, Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 21m.

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