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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 an average ticket price of €27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 0m. 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 €27, while a train costs an average of €57.
Distance: 86 miles (140 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€57 Average price | €27 Average price Cheapest | €42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Shrewsbury to Bristol:
A bus is €30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Shrewsbury to Bristol costing on average €57.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 10m.
Tickets start at around €57 compared to roughly €42 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-15.08. The journey takes 2h 30m versus 2h 28m 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 Bristol
How to get from Shrewsbury to Bristol by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Shrewsbury to Bristol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 11:10 AM4h50Shrewsbury4:00 PMBristol€261One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 11:10 AM4h50Shrewsbury4:00 PMBristol€261One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 11:10 AM4h50Shrewsbury4:00 PMBristol€261One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 10:10 AM5h00Shrewsbury3:10 PMBristol€281One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Shrewsbury to Bristol:
A bus is €30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Shrewsbury to Bristol costing on average €57.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 10m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 1 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 Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales to go to Bristol by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Bristol by bus.
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