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Compare bus and train for Coventry to Shrewsbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Coventry to Shrewsbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 34m. 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 $17, and a bus costs an average of $24.
Distance: 55 miles (90 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$23 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price |
2h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration 2h 30m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Coventry to Shrewsbury:
A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Coventry to Shrewsbury costing on average $24 (€19).
Other travel options to Shrewsbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 30m.
Travel optionsfrom Coventry to Shrewsbury
How to get from Coventry to Shrewsbury by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Coventry to Shrewsbury is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
W05667 · W066529:45 AM2h02Coventry station (COV)11:47 AMShrewsbury station (SHR)$191One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
W05656 · W066498:45 AM2h02Coventry station (COV)10:47 AMShrewsbury station (SHR)$161One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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L645179:36 AM1h46Coventry station (COV)11:22 AMShrewsbury station (SHR)$241One-way1 transfer
Other options
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L641768:36 AM1h47Coventry station (COV)10:23 AMShrewsbury station (SHR)$171One-way1 transfer
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P055018:06 AM1h47Coventry station (COV)9:53 AMShrewsbury station (SHR)$181One-way1 transfer
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P055039:06 AM1h50Coventry station (COV)10:56 AMShrewsbury station (SHR)$251One-way1 transfer
NX707 · NX40912:30 PM3h55Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station4:25 PMShrewsbury, Raven Meadows$271One-way1 transfer
NX777 · NX40912:30 PM3h55Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station4:25 PMShrewsbury, Raven Meadows$281One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Coventry to Shrewsbury:
A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Coventry to Shrewsbury costing on average $24 (€19).
Other travel options to Shrewsbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 30m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Coventry and Shrewsbury as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Coventry station (COV) and arrive in Shrewsbury station (SHR).
- Buses mostly depart from Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station and arrive in Shrewsbury, Raven Meadows.
- Travel with National Express to go to Shrewsbury by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales, Cross Country, West Midlands Trains to go to Shrewsbury by train.
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