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Compare bus and train for Nottingham to Shrewsbury
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Shrewsbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł 141 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł 141, while a train costs an average of zł 282.
Distance: 68 miles (111 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
zł 141 Average price Cheapest | zł 282 Average price | zł 181 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 13m Average total duration 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Nottingham to Shrewsbury:
A bus is zł 141 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Shrewsbury costing on average zł 282.
Other travel options to Shrewsbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 13m.
Tickets start at around zł 141 compared to roughly zł 181 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł 41. The journey takes 2h 43m versus 1h 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Nottingham to Shrewsbury
How to get from Nottingham to Shrewsbury by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nottingham to Shrewsbury is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX152 · NX40912:45 PM3h40Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station4:25 PMShrewsbury, Raven Meadowszł 1241One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX152 · NX40912:45 PM3h40Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station4:25 PMShrewsbury, Raven Meadowszł 1241One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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C21335+G011408:53 AM2h27Nottingham station (NOT)11:20 AMShrewsbury station (SHR)zł 4451One-way2 transfers
Other options
- G00745+G385898:38 AM2h42Nottingham station (NOT)11:20 AMShrewsbury station (SHR)zł 3101One-way1 transfer
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C169929:07 AM2h48Nottingham station (NOT)11:55 AMShrewsbury station (SHR)zł 3101One-way1 transfer - G01098+C169908:07 AM2h49Nottingham station (NOT)10:56 AMShrewsbury station (SHR)zł 3101One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Shrewsbury:
A bus is zł 141 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Shrewsbury costing on average zł 282.
Other travel options to Shrewsbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 13m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nottingham and Shrewsbury as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Nottingham station (NOT) and arrive in Shrewsbury station (SHR).
- Buses mostly depart from Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station and arrive in Shrewsbury, Raven Meadows.
- Travel with National Express to go to Shrewsbury by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains, East Midlands Railway to go to Shrewsbury by train.
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