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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 an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 25m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $21, while a bus costs an average of $37.
Distance: 33 miles (54 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$21 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 25m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Chester to Shrewsbury
Compare the available ways to get from Chester to Shrewsbury, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Chester to Shrewsbury:
A train is $16 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chester to Shrewsbury costing on average $37.
Other travel options to Shrewsbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 50m.
You'll arrive about 9m sooner (55m by train vs 1h 4m by car). Tickets start at around $21 compared to roughly $17 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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.
- G38914
8:20 AM 0h52 Chester station (CTR) 9:12 AM Shrewsbury station (SHR) $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- G38914
8:20 AM 0h52 Chester station (CTR) 9:12 AM Shrewsbury station (SHR) $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- G38914
8:20 AM 0h52 Chester station (CTR) 9:12 AM Shrewsbury station (SHR) $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- G38556
9:24 AM 0h58 Chester station (CTR) 10:22 AM Shrewsbury station (SHR) $18 1 One-way 0 transfers - G38921
10:22 AM 0h52 Chester station (CTR) 11:14 AM Shrewsbury station (SHR) $20 1 One-way 0 transfers - G38870+
W340898:32 AM 1h08 Chester station (CTR) 9:40 AM Shrewsbury station (SHR) $23 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Chester to Shrewsbury:
A train is $16 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chester to Shrewsbury costing on average $37.
Other travel options to Shrewsbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 50m.
- Around 6 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 National Express to go to Shrewsbury by bus.
- Travel with Transport for Wales to go to Shrewsbury by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales.
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