How to travel from Chester to Shrewsbury

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

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

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

A train is $10 (€9) less than a bus for this trip with tickets for a bus from Chester to Shrewsbury costing on average $16 (€14).

The quickest way to travel between Chester and Shrewsbury is by train, which takes on average 44 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Bus takes 1 h 39 min on average.

Shrewsbury is approximately 33 miles (54 km) away from Chester.

The average frequency per day from Chester to Shrewsbury is:

• Around 1 bus per day.
• Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Shrewsbury from Chester 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 Chester to Shrewsbury:

• Most travelers take a train from Chester to Shrewsbury.

The following travel companies offer services from Chester to Shrewsbury:

• Travel with Transport for Wales or Avanti West Coast for trains to Shrewsbury. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Transport for Wales Chester to Shrewsbury tickets on Omio for $5 (€5).

Yes, there are direct routes from Chester to Shrewsbury with the following travel companies:

• You'll find 4 direct trains a day to Shrewsbury with Transport for Wales.

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