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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 zł 107 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 21m. 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 zł 107, while a bus costs an average of zł 110.
Distance: 59 miles (96 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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zł 107 Average price Cheapest | zł 110 Average price | zł 108 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 52m Average total duration 2h 22m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
Compare the available ways to get from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury:
A train is zł 4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury costing on average zł 110.
Other travel options to Shrewsbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 52m.
The journey is about 8m faster (1h 51m by train vs 1h 59m by car) and roughly zł 2 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (zł 107 vs zł 108). 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.
Travel optionsfrom Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
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.
8:45 AM 2h20 Aberystwyth 11:05 AM Shrewsbury zł 122 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:45 AM 2h20 Aberystwyth 11:05 AM Shrewsbury zł 122 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:45 AM 2h20 Aberystwyth 11:05 AM Shrewsbury zł 122 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury:
A train is zł 4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury costing on average zł 110.
Other travel options to Shrewsbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 52m.
- Around 5 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Aberystwyth, Alexandra Road and arrive in Shrewsbury, Raven Meadows.
- Trains mostly depart from Aberystwyth station (AYW) and arrive in Shrewsbury station (SHR).
- Travel with National Express to go to Shrewsbury by bus.
- Travel with Transport for Wales to go to Shrewsbury by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 5 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales.
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