Ironbridge Shropshire

How to get to Ironbridge

Shropshire MapIronbridge, is in the county of Shropshire on the border of North Wales and is surrounded by Cheshire, Staffordshire, Herefordshire & Worcestershire. Shropshire is approximately 3 hours from London, an hour or so from Manchester and only 40 minutes from Birmingham.

By Car
Shropshire connects to the M6 and motorway network via the M54. You should leave the M54 at Junction 4 to visit Ironbridge.
The A49, A5, A53, A458 all make Shropshire easily accessible. Click here to use AA routefinder to plan your journey.

Car Hire
You can hire a car from any of the major airports to get to Shropshire, or hire in Shropshire when you arrive, visit Rhino Car Hire or call 0845 508 9845 for further details.

By Rail
Shropshire is linked by a regular main line rail service. The nearest railway station to Ironbridge are located at Telford and Wolverhampton. For rail timetables, please phone 08457 48 49 50 or visit www.thetrainline.com

By Air
The nearest airports to Shropshire are located in Birmingham, Liverpool and Manchester and are all approximately an hour away. Birmingham and Manchester airports also connect to a mainline rail network. We are approximately within 4-5 hours drive from the UK's main airports at Heathrow and Gatwick in London.

By Bus and Coach
The National Express run coaches into many of the towns in Shropshire, please call 08705 808080. The nearest Bus station to Ironbridge is located within Telford.

For details of Bus routes and times within the county, please call the Shropshire Traveline on 0870 6082608 or contact a Tourist Information Centre.

Severn Dee Travel and the Shropshire Shuttle Bus provides detailed information and assistance on travelling within Shropshire. Information is also obtainable from Travel Line Midlands Tel: 0870 6082608

By Bicycle
Regional Cycle route 31 is a 28 mile route that connects Oswestry, Gobowen, Ellesmere and Whitchurch. Shropshire County Council produce's a free route guide that can be obtained by contacting a Shropshire Tourist Information Centre.

National Cycle Route 81 is a leisurely 14 mile signed route from Shrewsbury Town Centre to Wellington following the scenic riverside path, a traffic-free bridleway and quiet country lanes.

Sections of National Cycle Route 45 in North Shropshire and the Severn Valley are also now open. In North Shropshire, there is a 33 mile signed route along quiet lanes linking Whitchurch, Press, Shawbury and Upton Magna. In the Severn Valley, a scenic 11 mile route between Bewdley and the Severn Valley Country Park at Alverley traffic free paths in the Wyre Forest, and quiet country lanes.

Further information about cycling, including cycle routes and cycle hire in Shropshire is available from the Shropshire Cycling website.

By Water
Although Shropshire is inland, the county is well serviced by Britain's extensive waterways. The Shropshire Union Canal is Shropshire's main canal it runs from Ellesmere Port to Wolverhampton. A canal trip is an excellent way to see our lovely countryside.

Shropshire's other canals include the Montgomery canal and the Llangollen canal. Further information about all of these canals is available from British Waterways.

Also running in part through Shropshire's lush scenery is the famous meandering river Severn. Forming a loop around our county town of Shrewsbury and running through the Gorge at Ironbridge under the famous Bridge itself. A river trip on the crystal clear water is the perfect way to see the town.

Easy Reference Travel Guide
Town
Nearest A Road
Nearest Railway Station
Nearest Bus/Coach Station
Nearest Airport
Bridgnorth
A442/A458
Telford Central
Wolverhampton
Church Stretton
A49
Church Stretton
Shrewsbury
Ellesmere
A495
Gobowen
Oswestry
Ironbridge
A4169
Telford Central
Telford
Ludlow
A49
Ludlow
Shrewsbury & Hereford
Market Drayton
A53
Wem/Whitchurch
Shrewsbury
Much Wenlock
A458
Telford Central
Telford
Oswestry
A5
Gobowen
Oswestry
Shrewsbury
A5/A49
Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury
Telford
A5/M54
Telford Central
Telford
Wem
A49
Wem
Shrewsbury
Whitchurch
A41/A49/A495
Whitchurch
Shrewsbury