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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 bus, with an average ticket price of €13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 38m. 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 €13, while a train costs an average of €14.
Distance: 39 miles (63 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€14 Average price | €13 Average price Cheapest | €24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Shrewsbury to Birmingham
Compare the available ways to get from Shrewsbury to Birmingham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Shrewsbury to Birmingham:
A bus is €1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham costing on average €14.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 5m.
Tickets start at around €14 compared to roughly €24 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €11. The journey takes 1h 8m versus 1h 5m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Shrewsbury to Birmingham
How to get from Shrewsbury to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Shrewsbury to Birmingham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- C16892
12:59 PM 1h01 Shrewsbury station (SHR) 2:00 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) €6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- C16892
12:59 PM 1h01 Shrewsbury station (SHR) 2:00 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) €6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
G38655_W452178:32 AM 0h58 Shrewsbury station (SHR) 9:30 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) €14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- W11222
12:05 PM 1h21 Shrewsbury station (SHR) 1:26 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) €6 1 One-way 0 transfers - W11225
1:05 PM 1h21 Shrewsbury station (SHR) 2:26 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) €6 1 One-way 0 transfers - G38552
9:30 AM 1h02 Shrewsbury station (SHR) 10:32 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) €7 1 One-way 0 transfers
- NX409
11:10 AM 1h35 Shrewsbury, Raven Meadows 12:45 PM Birmingham, Coach Station €14 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Shrewsbury to Birmingham:
A bus is €1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham costing on average €14.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 5m.
- 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 West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast to go to Birmingham by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 7 direct trains per day with West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales.
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