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Compare train for Shrewsbury to Chester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Shrewsbury to Chester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 27m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €17, while a train costs an average of €17.
Distance: 33 miles (54 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€17 Average price Cheapest | €13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 10m sooner (57m by train vs 1h 7m by car). Tickets start at around €17 compared to roughly €13 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Shrewsbury to Chester
How to get from Shrewsbury to Chester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Shrewsbury to Chester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- W4365112:22 PM0h57Shrewsbury station (SHR)1:19 PMChester station (CTR)€161One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- W4365112:22 PM0h57Shrewsbury station (SHR)1:19 PMChester station (CTR)€161One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- Y6302210:19 AM0h55Shrewsbury station (SHR)11:14 AMChester station (CTR)€181One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G38940 · G3836510:54 AM1h02Shrewsbury station (SHR)11:56 AMChester station (CTR)€181One-way1 transfer
- G38964 · G3836711:53 AM1h03Shrewsbury station (SHR)12:56 PMChester station (CTR)€181One-way1 transfer
- G38968 · G3842312:57 PM1h20Shrewsbury station (SHR)2:17 PMChester station (CTR)€181One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Shrewsbury to Chester
Travel to Chester 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 Chester.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Shrewsbury and Chester as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Shrewsbury station (SHR) and arrive in Chester station (CTR).
- Travel with Transport for Wales to go to Chester by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales.
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