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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$48 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 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).
Other travel options to Shrewsbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 55m.
Travel optionsfrom Liverpool to Shrewsbury
How to get from Liverpool to Shrewsbury by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Liverpool to Shrewsbury is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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G005438:17 PM1h34Liverpool James Street (LVJ)9:51 PMShrewsbury station (SHR)$361One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- G38902+G005438:17 PM1h34Liverpool James Street (LVJ)9:51 PMShrewsbury station (SHR)$361One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- G38902+G005438:17 PM1h34Liverpool James Street (LVJ)9:51 PMShrewsbury station (SHR)$361One-way1 transfer
Other options
- W45253+G005406:47 PM1h46Liverpool James Street (LVJ)8:33 PMShrewsbury station (SHR)$361One-way1 transfer
- G38574+G005417:17 PM1h59Liverpool James Street (LVJ)9:16 PMShrewsbury station (SHR)$361One-way1 transfer
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W332348:43 PM2h42Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)11:25 PMShrewsbury station (SHR)$361One-way1 transfer
- NX541 · NX4097:35 AM8h50Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place4:25 PMShrewsbury, Raven Meadows$391One-way1 transfer
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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).
Other travel options to Shrewsbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 55m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Merseyrail, Transport for Wales to go to Shrewsbury by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Shrewsbury by bus.
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