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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 €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 2m. 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 €6, and a bus costs an average of €8.
Distance: 39 miles (63 km)
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€13 Average price Cheapest | €13 Average price |
1h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Birmingham to Shrewsbury by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Birmingham to Shrewsbury is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Shrewsbury:
A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Birmingham to Shrewsbury costing on average $11 (€8).
Other travel options to Shrewsbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 15m.
- 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.
- 7 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales.
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