How to travel from Oxford to Shrewsbury

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Compare bus and train for Oxford to Shrewsbury

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Shrewsbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 15m. 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 bus costs an average of $29, and a train costs an average of $49.

Distance: 91 miles (147 km)

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$92

Average price

$37

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$42

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(fuel + tolls)

2h 45m

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2h 15m

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30m

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3h 35m

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3h 5m

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2h 29m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Oxford to Shrewsbury is a bus with an average price of $37 (€30).

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

A bus is $55 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Shrewsbury costing on average $92 (€74).

The fastest way to travel from Oxford to Shrewsbury is by train with an average journey time of 2h 15m.

Other travel options to Shrewsbury take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 5m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Oxford and Shrewsbury including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Oxford to Shrewsbury among Omio's users.

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from Oxford to Shrewsbury

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

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bus

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

  • National Express
    10:45 AM6h05
    Oxford
    4:50 PMShrewsbury
    $291One-way
    0 transfers

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  • National Express
    10:45 AM6h05
    Oxford
    4:50 PMShrewsbury
    $291One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • National Express
    10:45 AM6h05
    Oxford
    4:50 PMShrewsbury
    $291One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Oxford 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 Oxford to Shrewsbury.

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There are 2 options to travel between Oxford and Shrewsbury including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Oxford to Shrewsbury is a bus with an average price of $37 (€30).

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

A bus is $55 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Shrewsbury costing on average $92 (€74).

The fastest way to travel from Oxford to Shrewsbury is by train with an average journey time of 2h 15m.

Other travel options to Shrewsbury take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 5m.

The distance from Oxford to Shrewsbury is approximately 91 miles (147 km).
The average frequency per day from Oxford to Shrewsbury is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oxford and Shrewsbury as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Oxford to Shrewsbury:
  • Trains mostly depart from Oxford station (OXF) and arrive in Shrewsbury station (SHR).
  • Buses mostly depart from Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station and arrive in Shrewsbury, Raven Meadows.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Oxford to Shrewsbury, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Shrewsbury by bus.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Cross Country to go to Shrewsbury by train.
Omio customers who travel from Oxford to Shrewsbury often also extend their vacation to go to London, Birmingham, Manchester, Telford, Chester. 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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