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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 €27 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 €27, while a train costs an average of €53.
Distance: 91 miles (147 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€53 Average price | €27 Average price Cheapest | €34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration 3h 14m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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.
Compare ways to travel from Oxford to Shrewsbury
Compare the available ways to get from Oxford to Shrewsbury, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Shrewsbury:
A bus is €27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Shrewsbury costing on average €53.
Other travel options to Shrewsbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 44m.
You'll arrive about 16m sooner (2h 13m by train vs 2h 29m by car). Tickets start at around €53 compared to roughly €34 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.
- NX160 · NX409
12:05 PM 4h20 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station 4:25 PM Shrewsbury, Raven Meadows €23 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX160 · NX409
12:05 PM 4h20 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station 4:25 PM Shrewsbury, Raven Meadows €23 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- G00698 · G66730+
W7020210:12 AM 2h35 Oxford station (OXF) 12:47 PM Shrewsbury station (SHR) €51 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
- G00701+C16997
11:12 AM 2h42 Oxford station (OXF) 1:54 PM Shrewsbury station (SHR) €33 1 One-way 1 transfer - G00706+C16998
12:11 PM 2h43 Oxford station (OXF) 2:54 PM Shrewsbury station (SHR) €33 1 One-way 1 transfer - G00710+C17000
1:11 PM 2h43 Oxford station (OXF) 3:54 PM Shrewsbury station (SHR) €33 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Shrewsbury:
A bus is €27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Shrewsbury costing on average €53.
Other travel options to Shrewsbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 44m.
- 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, Transport for Wales to go to Shrewsbury by train.
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