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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Shrewsbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Shrewsbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 3m. 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 $7, and a bus costs an average of $11.
Distance: 39 miles (63 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$9 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m 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 Birmingham to Shrewsbury:
A train is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Birmingham to Shrewsbury costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Shrewsbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 30m.
Travel optionsfrom Birmingham to Shrewsbury
How to get from Birmingham to Shrewsbury by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Shrewsbury is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C169866:52 AM1h04Birmingham New Street (BHM)7:56 AMShrewsbury station (SHR)$41One-way0 transfers
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C169866:52 AM1h04Birmingham New Street (BHM)7:56 AMShrewsbury station (SHR)$41One-way0 transfers
Fastest
G385846:22 AM0h59Birmingham New Street (BHM)7:21 AMShrewsbury station (SHR)$51One-way0 transfers
Other options
W701855:49 AM1h11Birmingham New Street (BHM)7:00 AMShrewsbury station (SHR)$41One-way0 transfers
W701886:26 AM1h24Birmingham New Street (BHM)7:50 AMShrewsbury station (SHR)$41One-way0 transfers
C169888:52 AM1h01Birmingham New Street (BHM)9:53 AMShrewsbury station (SHR)$71One-way0 transfers
NX4093:00 PM1h25Birmingham, Coach Station4:25 PMShrewsbury, Raven Meadows$161One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Shrewsbury:
A train is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Birmingham to Shrewsbury costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Shrewsbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 30m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Shrewsbury as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Shrewsbury station (SHR).
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Shrewsbury, Raven Meadows.
- Travel with National Express to go to Shrewsbury by bus.
- Travel with Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales to go to Shrewsbury by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 8 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales.
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