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Compare train and bus for Leeds to Shrewsbury
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Shrewsbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of kr228 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 2m. 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 bus costs an average of kr228, while a train costs an average of kr509.
Distance: 90 miles (145 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
kr228 Average price Cheapest | kr509 Average price | kr262 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 43m Average total duration 4h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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 Leeds to Shrewsbury:
A bus is kr281 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Shrewsbury costing on average kr509.
Other travel options to Shrewsbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 43m.
Tickets start at around kr228 compared to roughly kr262 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr34. The journey takes 4h 13m versus 2h 31m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Leeds to Shrewsbury
How to get from Leeds to Shrewsbury by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leeds to Shrewsbury is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:55 AM5h30Leeds4:25 PMShrewsburykr2101One-way0 transfers
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10:55 AM5h30Leeds4:25 PMShrewsburykr2101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
10:55 AM5h30Leeds4:25 PMShrewsburykr2101One-way0 transfers
Other options
9:55 AM5h30Leeds3:25 PMShrewsburykr2131One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Shrewsbury:
A bus is kr281 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Shrewsbury costing on average kr509.
Other travel options to Shrewsbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 43m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeds and Shrewsbury as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Shrewsbury, Raven Meadows.
- Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Shrewsbury station (SHR).
- Travel with National Express to go to Shrewsbury by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales to go to Shrewsbury by train.
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