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

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Shrewsbury is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 9h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swanage to Shrewsbury is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Swanage and Shrewsbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Swanage station to Shrewsbury station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Bournemouth Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Swanage and Shrewsbury?

No, there is no direct train from Swanage to Shrewsbury. However, there are services departing from Wareham and arriving at Shrewsbury via Weymouth and Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.

How far is it from Swanage to Shrewsbury?

The distance between Swanage and Shrewsbury is 232 miles. The road distance is 184.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swanage to Shrewsbury without a car is to line 50 bus and train which takes 6h 20m and costs £90 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Swanage to Shrewsbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Shrewsbury bus from?

Swanage to Shrewsbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Shrewsbury train from?

Swanage to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Weymouth station.

Train or bus from Swanage to Shrewsbury?

The best way to get from Swanage to Shrewsbury is to bus which takes 9h 9m and costs £40 - £75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £85 - £160 and takes 8h 2m.

Where does the Swanage to Shrewsbury bus arrive?

Swanage to Shrewsbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Swanage to Shrewsbury train arrive?

Swanage to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.

Can I drive from Swanage to Shrewsbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanage to Shrewsbury is 184 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Swanage to Shrewsbury.

Where can I stay near Shrewsbury?

There are 946+ hotels available in Shrewsbury.

Swanage to Shrewsbury - 4 ways to travel via train, line 50 bus, bus, and car

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

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Line 50 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 50
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
6h 20m
£90–158
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 409
9h 9m
£41–73
Drive 183.1 mi
1. Drive from Swanage to Shrewsburycar 183.1 mi
3h 58m
£46–66
Train
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Newport (S Wales)train Weymouth - Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsburytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
8h 2m
£86–160

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Distance: 230.4 mi
Duration: 6h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Bournemouth Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Shrewsbury via Wareham Station, Wareham, Weymouth, and Newport (S Wales) in around 8h 2m.

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