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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 bus, with an average ticket price of NOK 145 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 38m. 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 bus costs an average of NOK 145, while a train costs an average of NOK 164.
Distance: 39 miles (63 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
NOK 164 Average price | NOK 145 Average price Cheapest | NOK 268 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration 1h 27m 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 |
 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 Birmingham to Shrewsbury
Compare the available ways to get from Birmingham to Shrewsbury, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Shrewsbury:
A bus is NOK 20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Shrewsbury costing on average NOK 164.
Other travel options to Shrewsbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 57m.
Tickets start at around NOK 164 compared to roughly NOK 268 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about NOK 104. The journey takes 1h 8m versus 1h 4m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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.
- C16989
8:52 AM 1h02 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 9:54 AM Shrewsbury station (SHR) NOK 65 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- C16989
8:52 AM 1h02 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 9:54 AM Shrewsbury station (SHR) NOK 65 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
W443728:22 AM 0h58 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 9:20 AM Shrewsbury station (SHR) NOK 72 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- C16993
10:52 AM 1h02 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 11:54 AM Shrewsbury station (SHR) NOK 65 1 One-way 0 transfers - C16996
12:52 PM 1h02 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 1:54 PM Shrewsbury station (SHR) NOK 65 1 One-way 0 transfers - C17001
2:52 PM 1h02 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 3:54 PM Shrewsbury station (SHR) NOK 65 1 One-way 0 transfers
- NX409
3:00 PM 1h25 Birmingham, Coach Station 4:25 PM Shrewsbury, Raven Meadows NOK 150 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Shrewsbury:
A bus is NOK 20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Shrewsbury costing on average NOK 164.
Other travel options to Shrewsbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 57m.
- Around 9 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Shrewsbury, Raven Meadows.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Shrewsbury station (SHR).
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast to go to Shrewsbury by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Shrewsbury by bus.
- 7 direct trains per day with West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
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