How to travel from Liverpool to Shrewsbury

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Compare train and bus for Liverpool to Shrewsbury

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Shrewsbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 21m. 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 $28, and a train costs an average of $24.

Distance: 49 miles (79 km)

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$48

Average price

$36

Average price

Cheapest

$24

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 51m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 21m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 25m

Average total duration

3h 55m

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30m

Additional time*

1h 27m

Average total duration

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Liverpool to Shrewsbury is a bus with an average price of $36 (€29).

This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Shrewsbury:

A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Shrewsbury costing on average $48 (€39).

The fastest way to travel from Liverpool to Shrewsbury is by train with an average journey time of 1h 21m.

Other travel options to Shrewsbury take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 55m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Liverpool and Shrewsbury including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Liverpool to Shrewsbury among Omio's users.

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from Liverpool to Shrewsbury

How to get from Liverpool to Shrewsbury by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Liverpool to Shrewsbury is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • West Midlands TrainsC16949+Transport for WalesG38882
    2:12 PM1h28
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    3:40 PMShrewsbury station (SHR)
    $541One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • West Midlands TrainsC16949+Transport for WalesG38882
    2:12 PM1h28
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    3:40 PMShrewsbury station (SHR)
    $541One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • West Midlands TrainsC16949+Transport for WalesG38882
    2:12 PM1h28
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    3:40 PMShrewsbury station (SHR)
    $541One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • West Midlands TrainsC16939+Transport for WalesG38878
    12:12 PM1h29
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    1:41 PMShrewsbury station (SHR)
    $541One-way
    1 transfer
  • West Midlands TrainsC16959+Transport for WalesG38886
    4:12 PM1h32
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    5:44 PMShrewsbury station (SHR)
    $541One-way
    1 transfer
  • West Midlands TrainsC16944+Transport for WalesG38880
    1:12 PM1h33
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    2:45 PMShrewsbury station (SHR)
    $541One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Liverpool 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 Liverpool to Shrewsbury.

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There are 2 options to travel between Liverpool and Shrewsbury including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Liverpool to Shrewsbury is a bus with an average price of $36 (€29).

This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Shrewsbury:

A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Shrewsbury costing on average $48 (€39).

The fastest way to travel from Liverpool to Shrewsbury is by train with an average journey time of 1h 21m.

Other travel options to Shrewsbury take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 55m.

The distance from Liverpool to Shrewsbury is approximately 49 miles (79 km).
The average frequency per day from Liverpool to Shrewsbury is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Liverpool and Shrewsbury as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Liverpool to Shrewsbury:
  • Trains mostly depart from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and arrive in Shrewsbury station (SHR).
  • Buses mostly depart from Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place and arrive in Shrewsbury, Raven Meadows.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Liverpool to Shrewsbury, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Shrewsbury by bus.
  • Travel with West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Merseyrail, Transport for Wales to go to Shrewsbury by train.
Omio customers who travel from Liverpool to Shrewsbury often also extend their vacation to go to London, Birmingham, Manchester, Telford, Chester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Shrewsbury and these popular destinations at a great price.

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