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Compare bus and train for Newtown to Shrewsbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newtown to Shrewsbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $10, and a bus costs an average of $18.
Distance: 26 miles (43 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$12 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price |
1h 8m Average total duration Fastest 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 32m Average total duration 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Newtown to Shrewsbury:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Newtown to Shrewsbury costing on average $18 (€14).
Other travel options to Shrewsbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 2m.
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How to get from Newtown to Shrewsbury by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Newtown to Shrewsbury is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
L6448010:42 AM0h37Newtown (Powys) (NWT)11:19 AMShrewsbury station (SHR)$131One-way0 transfers
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L6448010:42 AM0h37Newtown (Powys) (NWT)11:19 AMShrewsbury station (SHR)$131One-way0 transfers
Fastest
L6448010:42 AM0h37Newtown (Powys) (NWT)11:19 AMShrewsbury station (SHR)$131One-way0 transfers
Other options
L646979:40 AM0h40Newtown (Powys) (NWT)10:20 AMShrewsbury station (SHR)$131One-way0 transfers
C0002612:39 PM0h37Newtown (Powys) (NWT)1:16 PMShrewsbury station (SHR)$131One-way0 transfers
L644748:39 AM0h39Newtown (Powys) (NWT)9:18 AMShrewsbury station (SHR)$131One-way0 transfers
NX40910:05 AM1h00Newtown, Bus Station11:05 AMShrewsbury, Raven Meadows$151One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Newtown to Shrewsbury:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Newtown to Shrewsbury costing on average $18 (€14).
Other travel options to Shrewsbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 2m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newtown and Shrewsbury as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Newtown (Powys) (NWT) and arrive in Shrewsbury station (SHR).
- Buses mostly depart from Newtown, Bus Station and arrive in Shrewsbury, Raven Meadows.
- Travel with National Express to go to Shrewsbury by bus.
- Travel with Transport for Wales to go to Shrewsbury by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 6 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales.
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