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

The cheapest way to get from Taunton to Shrewsbury is to bus which costs £35 - £85 and takes 6h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Taunton to Shrewsbury is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Taunton and Shrewsbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Taunton to Shrewsbury station. However, there are services departing from County Hall and arriving at Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Taunton and Shrewsbury?

No, there is no direct train from Taunton to Shrewsbury. However, there are services departing from Taunton and arriving at Shrewsbury via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.

How far is it from Taunton to Shrewsbury?

The distance between Taunton and Shrewsbury is 177 miles. The road distance is 142.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Taunton to Shrewsbury without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £85 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Taunton to Shrewsbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Taunton to Shrewsbury bus from?

Taunton to Shrewsbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from County Hall station.

Where do I catch the Taunton to Shrewsbury train from?

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

Train or bus from Taunton to Shrewsbury?

The best way to get from Taunton to Shrewsbury is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £85 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 6h 45m.

Where does the Taunton to Shrewsbury bus arrive?

Taunton to Shrewsbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Taunton to Shrewsbury train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Taunton to Shrewsbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Taunton to Shrewsbury is 143 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Taunton to Shrewsbury.

How do I get a train ticket from Taunton to Shrewsbury?

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

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Train
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 / ...
3h 16m
£88–137
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from County Hall to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 105 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 409
6h 45m
£35–84
Drive 142.1 mi
1. Drive from Taunton to Shrewsburycar 142.1 mi
3h 4m
£35–50
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Taunton to Newport (S Wales)train Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsburytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 56m
£67–125

Taunton to Shrewsbury by train

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Distance: 176.4 mi
Duration: 3h 16m

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

You can take a train from Taunton to Shrewsbury via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from County Hall to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 45m.

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