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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 53m. 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 €20.
Distance: 59 miles (96 km)
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€18 Average price Cheapest | €20 Average price |
2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury:
A train is $11 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Shrewsbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 20m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 3 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 Transport for Wales to go to Shrewsbury by train.
- Travel with Transport for Wales, National Express to go to Shrewsbury by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales.
- 2 direct buses per day with Transport for Wales, National Express.
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