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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 train, with an average ticket price of $42 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 52m. 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 train costs an average of $42, while a train costs an average of $42.
Distance: 49 miles (79 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$42 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Shrewsbury costing on average $50.
Other travel options to Shrewsbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 41m.
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (1h 25m by train vs 1h 27m by car). Tickets start at around $50 compared to roughly $25 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:35 AM8h50Liverpool3:25 PMShrewsbury$411One-way0 transfers
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- 6:35 AM8h50Liverpool3:25 PMShrewsbury$411One-way0 transfers
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- 6:35 AM8h50Liverpool3:25 PMShrewsbury$411One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Shrewsbury:
A bus is $12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Shrewsbury costing on average $50.
Other travel options to Shrewsbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 41m.
- Around 6 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, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales to go to Shrewsbury by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Shrewsbury by bus.
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