Bristol, United Kingdom to Shrewsbury: Road Trip Guide & Distance

87.1 miles 140.1 km · straight line
111.7 miles actual route 179.7 km · driving distance
2h 25min estimated drive time
£17 - £21 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
355° N bearing direction

How far is Bristol, United Kingdom from Shrewsbury?

The distance from Bristol, United Kingdom to Shrewsbury is 87.1 miles (140.1 km) as the crow flies. Shrewsbury is located N of Bristol, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 111.7 miles, taking about 2h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bristol, United Kingdom and Shrewsbury. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Bristol, United Kingdom to Shrewsbury

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 25min £17 - £21 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 54min $9–$17* Budget
Train ~2h 18min $13–$39* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bristol, United Kingdom & Shrewsbury

Quick Facts

Bristol, United Kingdom
51.45°N, 2.59°W
Europe/London
11m elevation
Shrewsbury
52.71°N, 2.75°W
Europe/London
75m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 29 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 286 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM