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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 an average ticket price of $29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 14m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, while a flight costs an average of $429.
Distance: 139 miles (224 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$71 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $429 Average price | $91 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 58m Average total duration 5h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration 2h 3m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from London to Shrewsbury
Compare the available ways to get from London to Shrewsbury, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Shrewsbury:
A bus is $43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Shrewsbury costing on average $71.
A bus is $401 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Shrewsbury costing on average $429.
Other travel options to Shrewsbury take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 3m.
Bus takes on average 5h 58m.
The journey is about 55m faster (2h 44m by train vs 3h 39m by car) and roughly $20 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($71 vs $91). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom London to Shrewsbury
How to get from London to Shrewsbury by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Shrewsbury is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:00 AM 5h25 London 4:25 PM Shrewsbury $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
11:00 AM 5h25 London 4:25 PM Shrewsbury $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
11:00 AM 5h25 London 4:25 PM Shrewsbury $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
10:00 AM 5h25 London 3:25 PM Shrewsbury $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Shrewsbury:
A bus is $43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Shrewsbury costing on average $71.
A bus is $401 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Shrewsbury costing on average $429.
Other travel options to Shrewsbury take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 3m.
Bus takes on average 5h 58m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 9 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.
- 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.
- Travel with British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines, Loganair 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, Lumo to go to Shrewsbury by train.
- 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
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