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Compare train and bus 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 an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 10m. 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 train costs an average of $20, while a bus costs an average of $23.
Distance: 55 miles (90 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Coventry to Shrewsbury:
A train is $3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Coventry to Shrewsbury costing on average $23.
Other travel options to Shrewsbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 5m.
Tickets start at around $20 compared to roughly $25 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $5. The journey takes 1h 40m versus 1h 26m 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.
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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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 11:30 AM3h55Coventry3:25 PMShrewsbury$241One-way0 transfers
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- 11:30 AM3h55Coventry3:25 PMShrewsbury$241One-way0 transfers
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- 11:30 AM3h55Coventry3:25 PMShrewsbury$241One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Coventry to Shrewsbury:
A train is $3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Coventry to Shrewsbury costing on average $23.
Other travel options to Shrewsbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 5m.
- Around 4 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 train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station and arrive in Shrewsbury, Raven Meadows.
- Trains mostly depart from Coventry station (COV) and arrive in Shrewsbury station (SHR).
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales, Cross Country, West Midlands Trains to go to Shrewsbury by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Shrewsbury by bus.
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