What is the cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Shropshire?

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Shropshire is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Shropshire?

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Shropshire is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs £35 - £55.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Shropshire?

The distance between Basingstoke and Shropshire is 161 miles. The road distance is 144.8 miles.

How do I travel from Basingstoke to Shropshire without a car?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Shropshire without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £75 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Basingstoke to Shropshire?

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Basingstoke to Shropshire, including transfers.

Train or bus from Basingstoke to Shropshire?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Shropshire is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £100 and takes 6h 47m.

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Shropshire?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Shropshire is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Basingstoke to Shropshire.

Where can I stay near Shropshire?

There are 1077+ hotels available in Shropshire.

Basingstoke to Shropshire - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Basingstoke to Shropshire by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
4h 2m
£78–125
Drive 143.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Shropshirecar 143.9 mi
2h 56m
£36–52
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 409
6h 47m
£38–96

Basingstoke to Shropshire by train and bus

151Weekly Services

4h 2mAverage Duration

£78Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Basingstoke to Shropshire.

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Distance: 159.8 mi
Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Shropshire, England?

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Sharpstones Lane Jct via Birmingham New Street, Shrewsbury, and Bus Station in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost £29–75 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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