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Compare train and bus for Shrewsbury to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Shrewsbury to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 6m. 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 train costs an average of €6, and a bus costs an average of €10.
Distance: 39 miles (63 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€11 Average price Cheapest | €13 Average price |
1h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 12m Average total duration 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Shrewsbury to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Shrewsbury to Birmingham:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Shrewsbury to Birmingham costing on average $13 (€10).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 35m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Shrewsbury and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Shrewsbury station (SHR) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Shrewsbury, Raven Meadows and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Birmingham by bus.
- Travel with Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales to go to Birmingham by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 8 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales.
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