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Compare train and bus for Leeds to Shrewsbury
Omio recommends booking the train 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 $35 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 $35, while a train costs an average of $76.
Distance: 90 miles (145 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$76 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration 4h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Leeds to Shrewsbury
Compare the available ways to get from Leeds to Shrewsbury, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Shrewsbury:
A bus is $42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Shrewsbury costing on average $76.
Other travel options to Shrewsbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 47m.
Tickets start at around $76 compared to roughly $40 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$36. The journey takes 2h 32m versus 2h 31m 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.
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.
- NX133 · NX409
11:50 AM 4h35 Leeds, Coach Station 4:25 PM Shrewsbury, Raven Meadows $30 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX133 · NX409
11:50 AM 4h35 Leeds, Coach Station 4:25 PM Shrewsbury, Raven Meadows $30 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- G38892+
W853015:05 PM 2h39 Leeds station (LDS) 7:44 PM Shrewsbury station (SHR) $117 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
G01166+G386156:15 PM 3h05 Leeds station (LDS) 9:20 PM Shrewsbury station (SHR) $93 1 One-way 1 transfer- W29909+G38374
5:15 PM 3h09 Leeds station (LDS) 8:24 PM Shrewsbury station (SHR) $93 1 One-way 1 transfer - W44838+W85310
6:08 PM 2h41 Leeds station (LDS) 8:49 PM Shrewsbury station (SHR) $117 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Shrewsbury:
A bus is $42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Shrewsbury costing on average $76.
Other travel options to Shrewsbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 47m.
- Around 5 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 CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail to go to Shrewsbury by train.
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