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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$92 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration 3h 5m 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 |
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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 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).
Other travel options to Shrewsbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 5m.
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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 AM6h05Oxford4:50 PMShrewsbury$291One-way0 transfers
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10:45 AM6h05Oxford4:50 PMShrewsbury$291One-way0 transfers
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10:45 AM6h05Oxford4:50 PMShrewsbury$291One-way0 transfers
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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).
Other travel options to Shrewsbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 5m.
- 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.
- 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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