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Compare bus and train 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 $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 0m. 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 $25, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 68 miles (110 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$42 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Leicester to Shrewsbury:
A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Shrewsbury costing on average $42 (€34).
Other travel options to Shrewsbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 35m.
Travel optionsfrom Leicester to Shrewsbury
How to get from Leicester to Shrewsbury by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leicester to Shrewsbury is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 12:45 PM3h40Leicester4:25 PMShrewsbury$251One-way0 transfers
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- 12:45 PM3h40Leicester4:25 PMShrewsbury$251One-way0 transfers
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- 12:45 PM3h40Leicester4:25 PMShrewsbury$251One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Shrewsbury:
A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Shrewsbury costing on average $42 (€34).
Other travel options to Shrewsbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 35m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leicester and Shrewsbury as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leicester station (LEI) and arrive in Shrewsbury station (SHR).
- Buses mostly depart from Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station and arrive in Shrewsbury, Raven Meadows.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country to go to Shrewsbury by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Shrewsbury by bus.
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