How to Travel from

Birmingham to Bishop's Castle

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Great Britain Birmingham Bishop's Castle

Cheapest

By car (106 km)

1 h 12 min

106 km.

from $5

Other

Rideshare

1 h 12 min

106 km.

from $4.03

Train operators

National Express

Phone:

08717 81 81 81

Website:

nationalexpress.com/en

Bus from Digbeth to Shrewsbury

Ave. Duration:

1h 27m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$21.52–$31.64

West Midlands Trains

Phone:

+44 333 311 0039

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/

Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury

Ave. Duration:

1h 21m

Frequency:

Hourly

Transport for Wales

Phone:

03333 211 202

Website:

tfw.wales/

Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury

Ave. Duration:

59 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$21.52–$32.91

Bus operators

Minsterley Motors

Phone:

01743 791208

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

minsterleymotors.co.uk/

Bus from Bus Station to Salop

Ave. Duration:

59 min

Frequency:

Every 3 hours

What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Bishop's Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Bishop's Castle is to drive which costs $20.65 - $31.52 and takes 1h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Bishop's Castle?

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Bishop's Castle is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs $20.65 - $31.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Bishop's Castle?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Bishop's Castle. However, there are services departing from Digbeth and arriving at Salop Street Jct via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Bishop's Castle?

The distance between Birmingham and Bishop's Castle is 108 km. The road distance is 107.8 km.

How do I travel from Birmingham to Bishop's Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Bishop's Castle without a car is to train and line 553 bus which takes 2h 58m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Bishop's Castle?

It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Birmingham to Bishop's Castle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Bishop's Castle bus from?

Birmingham to Bishop's Castle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Digbeth station.

Where does the Birmingham to Bishop's Castle bus arrive?

Birmingham to Bishop's Castle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Shrewsbury station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Bishop's Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Bishop's Castle is 108 km. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Birmingham to Bishop's Castle.

Where can I stay near Bishop's Castle?

There are 613+ hotels available in Bishop's Castle. Prices start at $76.05 per night.

Stokesay Castle

Stokesay Castle is one of the finest surviving fortified manor houses in England, and situated at Stokesay in Shropshire. It was largely built in its present form in the late 13th century by Laurence of Ludlow, on the earlier castle (some of which still survives) founded by its original owners the de Lacy family, from whom it passed to their de Verdun heirs, who retained feudal overlordship of Stokesay until at least 1317. Laurence 'of' Ludlow was one of the leading wool merchants in England, who intended it to form a secure private house and generate income as a commercial estate. Laurence's descendants continued to own the castle until the 16th century, when it passed through various private owners. By the time of the outbreak of the First English Civil War in 1642, Stokesay was owned by William Craven, 1st Earl of Craven (1608–1697), a supporter of King Charles I. After the Royalist war effort collapsed in 1645, Parliamentary forces besieged the castle in June and quickly forced its garrison to surrender. Parliament ordered the property to be slighted, but only minor damage was done to the walls, allowing Stokesay to continue to be used as a house by the Baldwyn family until the end of the 17th century.

Ludlow Castle

Ludlow Castle is a ruined medieval fortification in the town of the same name in the English county of Shropshire, standing on a promontory overlooking the River Teme. The castle was probably founded by Walter de Lacy after the Norman Conquest and was one of the first stone castles to be built in England. During the civil war of the 12th century the castle changed hands several times between the de Lacys and rival claimants, and was further fortified with a Great Tower and a large outer bailey. In the mid-13th century, Ludlow was passed on to Geoffrey de Geneville, who rebuilt part of the inner bailey, and the castle played a part in the Second Barons' War. Roger Mortimer acquired the castle in 1301, further extending the internal complex of buildings. Richard, Duke of York, inherited the castle in 1425, and it became an important symbol of Yorkist authority during the Wars of the Roses. When Richard's son, Edward IV, seized the throne in 1461 it passed into the ownership of the Crown. Ludlow Castle was chosen as the seat of the Council of Wales and the Marches, effectively acting as the capital of Wales, and it was extensively renovated throughout the 16th century. By the 17th century the castle was luxuriously appointed, hosting cultural events such as the first performance of John Milton's masque Comus. Ludlow Castle was held by the Royalists during the English Civil War of the 1640s, until it was besieged and taken by a Parliamentarian army in 1646. The contents of the castle were sold off and a garrison was retained there for much of the interregnum.

Clun Castle

Clun Castle is a medieval ruined castle in Clun, Shropshire, England. Clun Castle was established by the Norman lord Robert de Say after the Norman invasion of England and went on to become an important Marcher lord castle in the 12th century, with an extensive castle-guard system. Owned for many years by the Fitzalan family, Clun played a key part in protecting the region from Welsh attack until it was gradually abandoned as a property in favour of the more luxurious Arundel Castle. The Fitzalans converted Clun Castle into a hunting lodge in the 14th century, complete with pleasure gardens, but by the 16th century the castle was largely ruined. Slighted in 1646 after the English Civil War, Clun remained in poor condition until renovation work in the 1890s.

Four ways to Travel from Birmingham to Bishop's Castle

Transport providers

Train operators

National Express

West Midlands Trains

Transport for Wales

Bus operators

Minsterley Motors

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Bishop's Castle?

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Bishop's Castle?

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Bishop's Castle?

How far is it from Birmingham to Bishop's Castle?

How do I travel from Birmingham to Bishop's Castle without a car?

How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Bishop's Castle?

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Bishop's Castle bus from?

Where does the Birmingham to Bishop's Castle bus arrive?

Can I drive from Birmingham to Bishop's Castle?

Where can I stay near Bishop's Castle?