How to travel from Shrewsbury to Birmingham

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Travel Information between Shrewsbury and Birmingham

Distance38 miles (62 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$4 - $15
Cheapest modeTrain • $4 (€4) • 57 min
Fastest modeTrain • $4 (€4) • 57 min
Popular travel companiesNational Express or Transport for Wales

Take a train or bus to travel 38 miles (62 km) from Shrewsbury to Birmingham. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are National Express or Transport for Wales among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham.

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from Shrewsbury to Birmingham

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

National Express
10:10AM1h35
Shrewsbury
11:45AMBirmingham
$161One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
10:10AM1h35
Shrewsbury
11:45AMBirmingham
$161One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
10:10AM1h35
Shrewsbury
11:45AMBirmingham
$161One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Shrewsbury to Birmingham

Travel to Birmingham 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 Shrewsbury to Birmingham.

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There are 2 ways to get from Shrewsbury to Birmingham: train or bus.

The cheapest way to get from Shrewsbury to Birmingham is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $4 (€4) compared to other travel options to Birmingham:

Taking a train costs $11 (€10) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $15 (€13).

The fastest way from Shrewsbury to Birmingham is by train with an average journey time of 57 min.

There are alternative travel options to Birmingham that take longer:

Bus takes 1 h 30 min on average.

Birmingham is approximately 38 miles (62 km) away from Shrewsbury.

The average frequency per day from Shrewsbury to Birmingham is:

  • 1 bus per day.
  • 7 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Shrewsbury to Birmingham:

  • Most travelers who purchase a bus ticket from Shrewsbury to Birmingham depart from Shrewsbury, Raven Meadows to Birmingham, Coach Station.
  • Most travelers board their train from Shrewsbury and arrive in Birmingham New Street.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Shrewsbury to Birmingham:

  • You can take a bus from Shrewsbury to Birmingham with National Express. Cheap tickets can be found for $15 (€13) with National Express from Shrewsbury to Birmingham.
  • You can travel by train to Birmingham from Shrewsbury with Transport for Wales or West Midlands Trains, and you can find Transport for Wales Shrewsbury to Birmingham tickets for $4 (€4) on Omio.

Yes, there are direct services available from Shrewsbury to Birmingham with the following travel companies:

  • 1 direct bus per day with.
  • Direct train available with Transport for Wales or West Midlands Trains 7 direct trains per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Birmingham as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Shrewsbury and Birmingham.

Omio customers who travel from Shrewsbury to Birmingham often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Paris, Edinburgh or Liverpool. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Birmingham and these popular destinations at a great price.
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