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Compare train and bus for Chester to Shrewsbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chester to Shrewsbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $10.
Distance: 33 miles (54 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$19 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 23m Average total duration Fastest 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Chester to Shrewsbury:
A train is $16 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chester to Shrewsbury costing on average $35 (€28).
Other travel options to Shrewsbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 58m.
Travel optionsfrom Chester to Shrewsbury
How to get from Chester to Shrewsbury by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chester to Shrewsbury is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- L6476510:20 AM0h53Chester station (CTR)11:13 AMShrewsbury station (SHR)$221One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- L647628:20 AM0h52Chester station (CTR)9:12 AMShrewsbury station (SHR)$161One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- L647628:20 AM0h52Chester station (CTR)9:12 AMShrewsbury station (SHR)$161One-way0 transfers
Other options
- L644789:24 AM0h52Chester station (CTR)10:16 AMShrewsbury station (SHR)$221One-way0 transfers
L02118+L6472410:32 AM1h09Chester station (CTR)11:41 AMShrewsbury station (SHR)$221One-way1 transfer- L02114+L647229:32 AM1h14Chester station (CTR)10:46 AMShrewsbury station (SHR)$221One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Chester to Shrewsbury:
A train is $16 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chester to Shrewsbury costing on average $35 (€28).
Other travel options to Shrewsbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 58m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chester and Shrewsbury as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Chester station (CTR) and arrive in Shrewsbury station (SHR).
- Buses mostly depart from Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange) and arrive in Shrewsbury, Raven Meadows.
- Travel with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales to go to Shrewsbury by train.
- 4 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales, Transport for Wales.
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