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

The cheapest way to get from Shropshire to Derby is to drive which costs £17 - £25 and takes 1h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shropshire to Derby is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs £17 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Shropshire and Derby?

No, there is no direct bus from Shropshire station to Derby station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Shropshire to Derby?

The distance between Shropshire and Derby is 84 miles. The road distance is 69.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shropshire to Derby without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 2h 10m and costs £45 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Shropshire to Derby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shropshire to Derby bus from?

Shropshire to Derby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Shropshire to Derby?

The best way to get from Shropshire to Derby is to train via Birmingham which takes 2h 10m and costs £45 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £45 and takes 3h 40m.

Where does the Shropshire to Derby bus arrive?

Shropshire to Derby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from Shropshire to Derby?

Yes, the driving distance between Shropshire to Derby is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Shropshire to Derby.

How do I get a bus ticket from Shropshire to Derby?

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Where can I stay near Derby?

There are 2126+ hotels available in Derby.

Shropshire to Derby - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Shropshire to Derby by train, bus, or car

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain Birmingham New Street - Nottingham / ...
2h 10m
£47–82
Drive 69.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Shropshire to Derbycar 69.4 mi
1h 12m
£17–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 134 / ...
3h 40m
£33–44
Train
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain Shrewsbury - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain Crewe - Lincoln Central / ...
3h 48m
£31–47

Shropshire to Derby by bus and train

334Weekly Services

2h 10mAverage Duration

£47Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Shropshire to Derby.

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Distance: 83.7 mi
Duration: 2h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Derby via The Gateway, Shrewsbury, and Birmingham New Street in around 2h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 3h 40m.

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