How to travel from Shrewsbury to Bristol

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Compare train and bus for Shrewsbury to Bristol

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Shrewsbury to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 29m. 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 €22, and a train costs an average of €37.

Distance: 86 miles (140 km)

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€56

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2h 59m

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2h 29m

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from Shrewsbury to Bristol

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

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

National Express
10:10AM4h50
Shrewsbury
03:00PMBristol
$341One-way
0 transfers

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National Express
10:10AM4h50
Shrewsbury
03:00PMBristol
$341One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
10:10AM4h50
Shrewsbury
03:00PMBristol
$341One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Shrewsbury to Bristol

Travel to Bristol 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 Bristol.

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There are 2 options to travel between Shrewsbury and Bristol including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Shrewsbury to Bristol is a bus with an average price of $28 (€22).

This is compared to other travel options from Shrewsbury to Bristol:

A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Shrewsbury to Bristol costing on average $47 (€37).

The fastest way to travel from Shrewsbury to Bristol is by train with an average journey time of 2h 35m.

Other travel options to Bristol take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 50m.

The distance from Shrewsbury to Bristol is approximately 86 miles (140 km).
The average frequency per day from Shrewsbury to Bristol is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Shrewsbury to Bristol:
  • Trains mostly depart from Shrewsbury station (SHR) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
  • Buses mostly depart from Shrewsbury, Raven Meadows and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Shrewsbury to Bristol, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Bristol by bus.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales to go to Bristol by train.
Omio customers who travel from Shrewsbury to Bristol often also extend their vacation to go to London, Cardiff, Bath, Manchester, Edinburgh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bristol and these popular destinations at a great price.

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