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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 an average ticket price of CHF23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 20m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of CHF23, while a bus costs an average of CHF23.
Distance: 59 miles (96 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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CHF23 Average price Cheapest | CHF23 Average price | CHF23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration 2h 23m 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 |
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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 CHF0.61 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury costing on average CHF23.
Other travel options to Shrewsbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 53m.
The journey is about 9m faster (1h 50m by train vs 1h 59m by car) and roughly CHF0.32 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (CHF23 vs CHF23). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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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 AMShrewsburyCHF251One-way0 transfers
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7:45 AM2h20Aberystwyth10:05 AMShrewsburyCHF251One-way0 transfers
Fastest
7:45 AM2h20Aberystwyth10:05 AMShrewsburyCHF251One-way0 transfers
Other options
8:45 AM2h20Aberystwyth11:05 AMShrewsburyCHF261One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury:
A train is CHF10 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury costing on average CHF23.
Other travel options to Shrewsbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 53m.
- 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 Transport for Wales to go to Shrewsbury by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Shrewsbury by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express.
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