Communication for Shropshire and the Marches

As your property finder for Shropshire and the Marches, I’m also here to provide you with information on the communications and connections within this area.

Rail

There are 19 railway stations in Shropshire offering an excellent service north – south on the Welsh Marches line from Newport to Shrewsbury.  Connections run regularly from Shrewsbury to the major hubs of Crewe, Manchester Piccadilly and Birmingham.  There is a direct service from Shrewsbury to Birmingham connecting on to London Euston.  It is also possible to travel to London via Crewe. 

There are 3 steam railways in Shropshire.   

  • Severn Valley Railway, Bridgnorth to Kidderminster (via Bewdley). This is one of the most famous heritage railways in the UK
  • Telford Steam Railway, Horsehay, Telford – includes themed events
  • Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway (Just outside Shropshire), Welshpool, near the Shropshire border – charming narrow-gauge railway.

Roads

The major trunk roads in Shropshire and the Marches are primarily the A5 (London to Holyhead) and the A49 which runs through the Marches region, with both roads intersecting in Shrewsbury; the A5 also connects to the M54 motorway near Telford, the only motorway in Shropshire.

Air

The closest airports are Liverpool and Birmingham, and Bristol may suit those in the south of the area.  Manchester Airport is relatively accessible depending on location within Shropshire.

What will a Stacks buying agent in Shropshire and the Marches do for you?

Professional Expertise

We’ll talk with you about how you want to live, the demands of your work, and your plans. We’ll establish what you need from your next home… and why.

Finding a Property

We’ll scour the market, bend the ears of our contacts, and hound the estate agents. We’ll leave no stone unturned to find the right home for you.

Saving you Money

We’ll haggle hard and bring all that we’ve discovered to bear to agree the best terms on your behalf. Our clients enjoy preferred bidder status with estate agents. 

Trouble Free Completion

We’ll problem-bust, tackle obstacles, arrange surveys, and liaise with planners. A myriad of issues can raise their head at this point… we’ll deal with them all for you.

Call Victoria to discuss what you are looking for.
Tel: 07546 255428

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