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Compare train for Crewe to Shrewsbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Crewe to Shrewsbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of CHF 18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 12m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of CHF 18, while a bus costs an average of CHF 27.
Distance: 29 miles (48 km)
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CHF 18 Average price Cheapest | CHF 27 Average price | CHF 11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 12m Average total duration Fastest 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Crewe to Shrewsbury
Compare the available ways to get from Crewe to Shrewsbury, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Crewe to Shrewsbury:
A train is CHF 9 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Crewe to Shrewsbury costing on average CHF 27.
Other travel options to Shrewsbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 0m.
You'll arrive about 24m sooner (42m by train vs 1h 6m by car). Tickets start at around CHF 18 compared to roughly CHF 11 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 Crewe to Shrewsbury
How to get from Crewe to Shrewsbury by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Crewe to Shrewsbury is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

7:20 AM 8h05 Crewe 3:25 PM Shrewsbury CHF 25 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:20 AM 8h05 Crewe 3:25 PM Shrewsbury CHF 25 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:20 AM 8h05 Crewe 3:25 PM Shrewsbury CHF 25 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Crewe to Shrewsbury:
A train is CHF 9 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Crewe to Shrewsbury costing on average CHF 27.
Other travel options to Shrewsbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 0m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Crewe and Shrewsbury as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Crewe station (CRE) and arrive in Shrewsbury station (SHR).
- Buses mostly depart from Nantwich, Beam Street / Market Street (Bus Station) and arrive in Shrewsbury, Raven Meadows.
- Travel with Transport for Wales to go to Shrewsbury by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Shrewsbury by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales.
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