There are 2 ways to get from Reading to Shifnal by train or car
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Reading to Shifnal by train
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The cheapest way to get from Reading to Shifnal is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Reading to Shifnal is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Shifnal. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Shifnal via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
The distance between Reading and Shifnal is 126 miles. The road distance is 120.2 miles.
The best way to get from Reading to Shifnal without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs £40 - £130.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Reading to Shifnal, including transfers.
Reading to Shifnal train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Shifnal train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Shifnal is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Reading to Shifnal.
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What companies run services between Reading, England and Shifnal, England?
You can take a train from Reading to Shifnal via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 50m.
Train from Reading to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–110
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shifnal
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shifnal
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £10–15
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