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Compare train and bus 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 an average ticket price of zł124 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 43m. 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 zł124, while a train costs an average of zł258.
Distance: 91 miles (147 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
zł258 Average price | zł124 Average price Cheapest | zł157 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 43m Average total duration 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Oxford to Shrewsbury:
A bus is zł134 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Shrewsbury costing on average zł258.
Other travel options to Shrewsbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 43m.
You'll arrive about 16m sooner (2h 13m by train vs 2h 29m by car). Tickets start at around zł258 compared to roughly zł157 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Oxford to Shrewsbury
How to get from Oxford to Shrewsbury by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Oxford to Shrewsbury is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:45 AM5h40Oxford4:25 PMShrewsburyzł1211One-way0 transfers
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- 10:45 AM5h40Oxford4:25 PMShrewsburyzł1211One-way0 transfers
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- 10:45 AM5h40Oxford4:25 PMShrewsburyzł1211One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Shrewsbury:
A bus is zł134 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Shrewsbury costing on average zł258.
Other travel options to Shrewsbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 43m.
- Around 6 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 train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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.
- Travel with National Express to go to Shrewsbury by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Cross Country to go to Shrewsbury by train.
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