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

The cheapest way to get from Halstead to Shrewsbury is to train via Birmingham which costs £22 - £110 and takes 6h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Halstead to Shrewsbury is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Halstead and Shrewsbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Halstead to Shrewsbury station. However, there are services departing from High Street and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Interchange, Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.

How far is it from Halstead to Shrewsbury?

The distance between Halstead and Shrewsbury is 245 miles. The road distance is 174.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Halstead to Shrewsbury without a car is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs £45 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Halstead to Shrewsbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Halstead to Shrewsbury bus from?

Halstead to Shrewsbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Train or bus from Halstead to Shrewsbury?

The best way to get from Halstead to Shrewsbury is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs £45 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 8h 32m.

Where does the Halstead to Shrewsbury bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Halstead to Shrewsbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Halstead to Shrewsbury is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Halstead to Shrewsbury.

Where can I stay near Shrewsbury?

There are 566+ hotels available in Shrewsbury.

Halstead to Shrewsbury - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Halstead to Shrewsbury by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Braintree to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London Euston to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
5h 19m
£47–223
Train via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
6h 29m
£22–103
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to B'ham Airport Bus Terminalbus 777
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Shrewsburytrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
7h 42m
£43–95
Drive 173.3 mi
1. Drive from Halstead to Shrewsburycar 173.3 mi
3h 9m
£43–62
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 409
8h 32m
£32–76

Halstead to Shrewsbury by bus, foot, and train

112Weekly Services

7h 42mAverage Duration

£43Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Halstead to Shrewsbury.

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Distance: 243.9 mi
Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Halstead, Essex, England and Shrewsbury, England?

You can take a bus from High Street to Shrewsbury via Railway Station, Braintree, London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Crewe in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to Bus Station via Bus Interchange, Coach Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 32m.

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