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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 Average price | €32 Average price Cheapest |
2h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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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).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 50m.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
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