There are 2 ways to get from Basingstoke to Shrewsbury by train or car
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Basingstoke to Shrewsbury by train
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The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Shrewsbury is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Shrewsbury is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Shrewsbury. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Shrewsbury via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
The distance between Basingstoke and Shrewsbury is 157 miles. The road distance is 145 miles.
The best way to get from Basingstoke to Shrewsbury without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £55 - £240.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Basingstoke to Shrewsbury, including transfers.
Basingstoke to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Basingstoke station.
Basingstoke to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Shrewsbury is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Basingstoke to Shrewsbury.
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What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Shrewsbury, England?
You can take a train from Basingstoke to Shrewsbury via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 17m.
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Train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–210
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–25
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–25
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
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