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

The distance between Bishop's Castle and Pontesbury is 16 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Bishop's Castle to Pontesbury?

The drive from Bishop's Castle to Pontesbury takes approximately 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Bishop's Castle to Pontesbury?

The fastest route from Bishop's Castle to Pontesbury covers 16 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Which direction is Pontesbury from Bishop's Castle?

Pontesbury lies roughly to the north-east of Bishop's Castle.

Are there charging stations between Bishop's Castle and Pontesbury?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Bishop's Castle to Pontesbury, including Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury (359 kW); Cattle Market, Battlefield Rd (75 kW); Smithfield Bell, Mill Lane (75 kW). Charging points on this route: 32.

Bishop's Castle Pontesbury

Distance: 16 miDuration: 25 min

Driving from Bishop's Castle to Pontesbury takes about 25 min via A488. The distance is 16 mi. The straight-line distance is 12 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions7 · 16 mi

1 Depart onto Corporation Street 120 yd
2 Turn left onto Kerry Lane 1 mi
3 Continue straight onto Brampton Road 1 mi
4 Turn left onto Love Lane 14 mi
5 At roundabout, take exit right onto Station Road 2 mi
6 Turn right onto Brookside 1 mi
7 Arrive left onto Brookside

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The return trip from Pontesbury to Bishop's Castle covers roughly the same distance, 16 mi.

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Charging points along the way

32 chargers

Bayston Hill, ShrewsburyBayston Hill, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 0DA359 kW
Cattle Market, Battlefield RdCattle Market, Battlefield Rd, Shrewsbury, SY1 4HA75 kW
Smithfield Bell, Mill LaneSmithfield Bell, Mill Lane, Welshpool, SY21 7BL75 kW
Church Street, WelshpoolChurch Street, Welshpool, SY21 7DD50 kW
East Hope Car Park 2, Church StrettonEast Hope Car Park 2, Church Stretton, SY6 6BL50 kW

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Pontesbury → Shelve9 mi · 20 min Pontesbury → Sandford, Shropshire 218 mi · 25 min Pontesbury → Longden4 mi · 15 min Pontesbury → Hortonlane6 mi · 10 min Pontesbury → Middleton, Shropshire 212 mi · 30 min Pontesbury → Hyssington12 mi · 25 min

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How far is it from Bishop's Castle to Pontesbury?: The distance between Bishop's Castle and Pontesbury is 16 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Bishop's Castle to Pontesbury?: The drive from Bishop's Castle to Pontesbury takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Bishop's Castle to Pontesbury?: The fastest route from Bishop's Castle to Pontesbury covers 16 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is Pontesbury from Bishop's Castle?: Pontesbury lies roughly to the north-east of Bishop's Castle.
Are there charging stations between Bishop's Castle and Pontesbury?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Bishop's Castle to Pontesbury, including Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury (359 kW); Cattle Market, Battlefield Rd (75 kW); Smithfield Bell, Mill Lane (75 kW). Charging points on this route: 32.

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