What is the cheapest way to get from Somerset to Shrewsbury?

The cheapest way to get from Somerset to Shrewsbury is to bus which costs £29 - £70 and takes 6h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Somerset to Shrewsbury?

The fastest way to get from Somerset to Shrewsbury is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Somerset and Shrewsbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Somerset to Shrewsbury station. However, there are services departing from Huntworth Lane M5 and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Somerset and Shrewsbury?

No, there is no direct train from Somerset to Shrewsbury. However, there are services departing from Taunton and arriving at Shrewsbury via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

How far is it from Somerset to Shrewsbury?

The distance between Somerset and Shrewsbury is 186 miles. The road distance is 136.2 miles.

How do I travel from Somerset to Shrewsbury without a car?

The best way to get from Somerset to Shrewsbury without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 37m and costs £85 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Somerset to Shrewsbury?

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Somerset to Shrewsbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Somerset to Shrewsbury bus from?

Somerset to Shrewsbury bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Huntworth Lane M5 station.

Where do I catch the Somerset to Shrewsbury train from?

Somerset to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Taunton station.

Train or bus from Somerset to Shrewsbury?

The best way to get from Somerset to Shrewsbury is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 37m and costs £85 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £70 and takes 6h 28m.

Where does the Somerset to Shrewsbury bus arrive?

Somerset to Shrewsbury bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Cabot Circus station.

Where does the Somerset to Shrewsbury train arrive?

Somerset to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Somerset to Shrewsbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Somerset to Shrewsbury is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Somerset to Shrewsbury.

Where can I stay near Shrewsbury?

There are 945+ hotels available in Shrewsbury.

Somerset to Shrewsbury - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Somerset to Shrewsbury by train, bus, or car

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
4h 37m
£88–137
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Cabot Circusbus Fal
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 409
6h 28m
£29–67
Drive 135.4 mi
1. Drive from Somerset to Shrewsburycar 135.4 mi
2h 59m
£33–48
Train
1. Take the train from Weston-super-Mare to Newport (S Wales)train Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsburytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
6h 28m
£58–108

Somerset to Shrewsbury by bus and train

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4h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 184.7 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Somerset, England and Shrewsbury, England?

You can take a bus from Branchflower Farm to Shrewsbury via Taunton Town Centre K, Castle Way, Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side, Taunton, and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Bus Station via Cabot Circus, Bus Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 28m.

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