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Compare train and bus for Manchester to Shrewsbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Shrewsbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 39m. 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 train costs an average of $20, and a bus costs an average of $23.
Distance: 57 miles (92 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price Cheapest | $34 Average price | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 54m 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 Manchester to Shrewsbury:
A train is $2 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Shrewsbury costing on average $34 (€28).
Other travel options to Shrewsbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 51m.
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How to get from Manchester to Shrewsbury by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Shrewsbury is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 11:25 AM4h25Manchester3:50 PMShrewsbury$311One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 11:25 AM4h25Manchester3:50 PMShrewsbury$311One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 11:25 AM4h25Manchester3:50 PMShrewsbury$311One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 11:20 AM5h30Manchester4:50 PMShrewsbury$351One-way0 transfers
- 10:20 AM5h30Manchester3:50 PMShrewsbury$481One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Shrewsbury:
A train is $2 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Shrewsbury costing on average $34 (€28).
Other travel options to Shrewsbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 51m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Shrewsbury as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Shrewsbury station (SHR).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Shrewsbury, Raven Meadows.
- Travel with National Express to go to Shrewsbury by bus.
- Travel with Transport for Wales, Northern Rail, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Cross Country, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, Northern Trains Limited to go to Shrewsbury by train.
- 5 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales.
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