How to travel from London to Shrewsbury

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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Shrewsbury

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Shrewsbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a flight costs an average of $67.

Distance: 139 miles (224 km)

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Flight

$41

Average price

$31

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Cheapest

$170

Average price

3h 22m

Average total duration

2h 52m

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30m

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5h 29m

Average total duration

4h 59m

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30m

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4h 5m

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1h 5m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

0.7 - 1.3kg

CO2 emissions

Avanti West Coast

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National Express

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British Airways

Most popular airline

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from London to Shrewsbury

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

Our recommendation

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

West Midlands TrainsW05520 · W05345 · P05507
09:46AM3h13
London Euston (EUS)
12:59PMShrewsbury station (SHR)
$311One-way
2 transfers

Cheapest

West Midlands TrainsW05520 · W05345 · P05507
09:46AM3h13
London Euston (EUS)
12:59PMShrewsbury station (SHR)
$311One-way
2 transfers

Fastest

British AirwaysBA1382
08:30PM1h05
London Heathrow Airport
09:35PMManchester Airport
$2151One-way
0 transfers

Other options

West Midlands TrainsW05520+Transport for WalesL64726
09:46AM2h59
London Euston (EUS)
12:45PMShrewsbury station (SHR)
$441One-way
1 transfer
Chiltern RailwaysC90854+CrossCountryC74907+West Midlands TrainsW06659
10:02AM3h45
London Marylebone (MYB)
01:47PMShrewsbury station (SHR)
$711One-way
2 transfers
Avanti West CoastL02372+Transport for WalesL64182
09:36AM2h45
London Euston (EUS)
12:21PMShrewsbury station (SHR)
$841One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX409
11:00AM5h25
London, Victoria Coach Station
04:25PMShrewsbury, Raven Meadows
$331One-way
0 transfers
British AirwaysBA1370
02:25PM1h10
London Heathrow Airport
03:35PMManchester Airport
$3391One-way
0 transfers
British AirwaysBA1376
04:55PM1h10
London Heathrow Airport
06:05PMManchester Airport
$3731One-way
0 transfers
British AirwaysBA1378
06:10PM1h05
London Heathrow Airport
07:15PMManchester Airport
$3731One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from London 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 London to Shrewsbury.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between London and Shrewsbury including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Shrewsbury is a train with an average price of $10 (€8).

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

A train is $13 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Shrewsbury costing on average $24 (€19).

A train is $57 (€46) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Shrewsbury costing on average $67 (€54).

The fastest way to travel from London to Shrewsbury is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Shrewsbury take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 43m.

Bus takes on average 5h 25m.

The distance from London to Shrewsbury is approximately 139 miles (224 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Shrewsbury is:
  • Around 11 flights per day.
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Shrewsbury:
  • Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from London Euston (EUS) and arrive in Shrewsbury station (SHR).
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Shrewsbury, Raven Meadows.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Shrewsbury, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Chiltern Railways, Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains to go to Shrewsbury by train.
  • Travel with British Airways to go to Shrewsbury by flight.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Shrewsbury by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from London to Shrewsbury:
  • 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
Omio customers who travel from London to Shrewsbury often also extend their vacation to go to Birmingham, Manchester, Telford, Chester, Birmingham New Street (BHM). 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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