How to travel from London to Shrewsbury

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Compare train, flight, and bus 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 $68.

Distance: 139 miles (224 km)

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Driving

$42

Average price

$31

Average price

Cheapest

$172

Average price

$95

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

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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4h 5m

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1h 5m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

3h 39m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

0.7 - 1.3kg

CO2 emissions

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Avanti West Coast

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

British Airways

Most popular airline

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

The cheapest way to travel from London to Shrewsbury is a bus with an average price of $31 (€25).

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

A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Shrewsbury costing on average $42 (€33).

A bus is $141 (€113) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Shrewsbury costing on average $172 (€138).

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 52m.

Bus takes on average 4h 59m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between London and Shrewsbury including taking a train, flight, and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from London to Shrewsbury among Omio's users.

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from London to Shrewsbury

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • National ExpressNX409
    11:00 AM5h25
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    4:25 PMShrewsbury, Raven Meadows
    $251One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX409
    11:00 AM5h25
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    4:25 PMShrewsbury, Raven Meadows
    $251One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Avanti West CoastL02199+Transport for WalesL64740
    5:02 PM2h42
    London Euston (EUS)
    7:44 PMShrewsbury station (SHR)
    $2241One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • West Midlands TrainsW05564 · W05386 · P05523
    5:46 PM3h09
    London Euston (EUS)
    8:55 PMShrewsbury station (SHR)
    $601One-way
    2 transfers
  • Chiltern RailwaysC90832+West Midlands TrainsP05523
    5:07 PM3h48
    London Marylebone (MYB)
    8:55 PMShrewsbury station (SHR)
    $881One-way
    1 transfer
  • Avanti West CoastW02026+West Midlands TrainsP05521
    5:10 PM2h46
    London Euston (EUS)
    7:56 PMShrewsbury station (SHR)
    $1331One-way
    1 transfer

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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.

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There are 3 options to travel between London and Shrewsbury including taking a train, flight, and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Shrewsbury is a bus with an average price of $31 (€25).

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

A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Shrewsbury costing on average $42 (€33).

A bus is $141 (€113) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Shrewsbury costing on average $172 (€138).

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 52m.

Bus takes on average 4h 59m.

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, flight, and bus 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 British Airways to go to Shrewsbury by flight.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Shrewsbury by bus.
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Chiltern Railways, Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains to go to Shrewsbury by train.
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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