There are 2 ways to get from Basingstoke to Shropshire by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
3h 33m£76–121Drive 143.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Basingstoke to Shropshirecar 143.8 mi
2h 57m£35–51
Basingstoke to Shropshire by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Shropshire is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Shropshire is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Shropshire. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Shrewsbury via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
The distance between Basingstoke and Shropshire is 157 miles. The road distance is 144.7 miles.
The best way to get from Basingstoke to Shropshire without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £75 - £130.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Basingstoke to Shropshire, including transfers.
Basingstoke to Shropshire train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Basingstoke station.
Basingstoke to Shropshire train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Shropshire is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Basingstoke to Shropshire.
There are 1128+ hotels available in Shropshire.
What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Shropshire, England?
You can take a train from Basingstoke to Bus Station via Birmingham New Street, Shrewsbury, and Railway Station in around 3h 33m.
Train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–90
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–35
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
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