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Compare train and bus for Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $11, and a bus costs an average of $24.
Distance: 59 miles (96 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury:
A train is $9 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury costing on average $28 (€23).
Other travel options to Shrewsbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 35m.
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How to get from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 7:45 AM2h20Aberystwyth10:05 AMShrewsbury$241One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 7:45 AM2h20Aberystwyth10:05 AMShrewsbury$241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 7:45 AM2h20Aberystwyth10:05 AMShrewsbury$241One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 8:45 AM2h20Aberystwyth11:05 AMShrewsbury$311One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury:
A train is $9 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury costing on average $28 (€23).
Other travel options to Shrewsbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 35m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aberystwyth and Shrewsbury as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Aberystwyth station (AYW) and arrive in Shrewsbury station (SHR).
- Buses mostly depart from Aberystwyth, Alexandra Road and arrive in Shrewsbury, Raven Meadows.
- Travel with National Express to go to Shrewsbury by bus.
- Travel with Transport for Wales, Transport for Wales to go to Shrewsbury by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 6 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales.
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