How to travel from Birmingham to Shrewsbury

There are 2 ways to get from Birmingham to Shrewsbury: train or bus.

The cheapest way to go to Shrewsbury from Birmingham is by taking a train, which costs on average $6 (€5).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Birmingham to Shrewsbury:

Taking a train costs $9 (€8) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $15 (€13).

The fastest way from Birmingham to Shrewsbury is by train with an average journey time of 57 min.

There are alternative travel options to Shrewsbury that take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 1 h 15 min of travel time.

Shrewsbury is approximately 38 miles (62 km) away from Birmingham.

The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Shrewsbury is:

• Around 1 bus per day.
• 9 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Shrewsbury as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Birmingham to Shrewsbury:

• Most travelers who purchase a bus ticket from Birmingham to Shrewsbury depart from Birmingham, Coach Station to Shrewsbury, Raven Meadows.
• Most travelers who purchase a train ticket from Birmingham to Shrewsbury depart from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Birmingham to Shrewsbury:

• You can travel between Birmingham and Shrewsbury by bus with National Express. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $15 (€13) with National Express from Birmingham to Shrewsbury.
• You can take a train from Birmingham to Shrewsbury with Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains or Avanti West Coast. Cheap tickets can be found for $6 (€5) with Transport for Wales from Birmingham to Shrewsbury.

Yes, there are direct services available from Birmingham to Shrewsbury with the following travel companies:

• 1 direct bus per day with National Express.
• Direct trains with Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains or Avanti West Coast with 7 direct trains per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Shrewsbury as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Shrewsbury from Birmingham.