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

The cheapest way to get from Shrewsbury to Exeter is to bus which costs £22 - £60 and takes 6h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shrewsbury to Exeter is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Shrewsbury and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Shrewsbury station to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Shrewsbury and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

How far is it from Shrewsbury to Exeter?

The distance between Shrewsbury and Exeter is 208 miles. The road distance is 173.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £45 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Shrewsbury to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shrewsbury to Exeter bus from?

Shrewsbury to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Shrewsbury to Exeter train from?

Shrewsbury to Exeter train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.

Train or bus from Shrewsbury to Exeter?

The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Exeter is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £45 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £60 and takes 6h 15m.

Where does the Shrewsbury to Exeter bus arrive?

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

Where does the Shrewsbury to Exeter train arrive?

Shrewsbury to Exeter train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Shrewsbury to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Shrewsbury to Exeter is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Shrewsbury to Exeter.

How do I get a train ticket from Shrewsbury to Exeter?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Shrewsbury to Exeter?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New StreetAberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St DavidsEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 16m
£47–162
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station409
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station100 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street
6h 15m
£22–57
Drive 172.2 mi
1. Drive from Shrewsbury to Exeter172.2 mi
3h 31m
£43–63
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wilmslow
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)MAN - EXT
4h 54m
£92–304
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff CentralCrewe - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St DavidsCardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h 33m
£66–136

Shrewsbury to Exeter by train

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Distance: 207 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Shrewsbury, England and Exeter, England?

You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Exeter St Davids via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station in around 6h 15m.

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