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Compare train and bus for Leicester to Shrewsbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Shrewsbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 1m. 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 bus costs an average of €21, and a train costs an average of €26.
Distance: 68 miles (110 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€36 Average price | €24 Average price Cheapest |
2h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Leicester to Shrewsbury by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Leicester to Shrewsbury is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Leicester to Shrewsbury
Travel to Shrewsbury easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Leicester to Shrewsbury.
You can get from Leicester to Shrewsbury 2 different ways: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Shrewsbury is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $22 (€20) compared to other travel options to Shrewsbury:
A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Leicester to Shrewsbury costing on average $27 (€24).
The fastest way to get to Shrewsbury from Leicester is by train with an average travel time of 2 h 3 min.
Other travel options to Shrewsbury take longer:
Bus takes 3 h 42 min on average.
The distance from Leicester to Shrewsbury is approximately 68 miles (109 km).
The average frequency per day from Leicester to Shrewsbury is:
- 1 bus per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Leicester to Shrewsbury as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leicester to Shrewsbury:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Leicester to Shrewsbury:
- You can travel by bus from Leicester to Shrewsbury with National Express, and you can find National Express Leicester to Shrewsbury tickets for $22 (€20) on Omio.
- You can travel by train to Shrewsbury from Leicester with West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales, Cross Country or east_midlands_trains, and you can find West Midlands Trains Leicester to Shrewsbury tickets for $27 (€24) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Leicester to Shrewsbury with the following travel companies:
- Take a direct bus with.
- Take a direct train with.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Shrewsbury as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Shrewsbury from Leicester.
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