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Compare train and bus for Shrewsbury to Leeds
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Shrewsbury to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $33 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 14m. 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 $33, while a train costs an average of $75.
Distance: 90 miles (145 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$75 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 11m Average total duration 4h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Leeds
Compare the available ways to get from Shrewsbury to Leeds, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Shrewsbury to Leeds:
A bus is $43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Shrewsbury to Leeds costing on average $75.
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 11m.
Tickets start at around $75 compared to roughly $40 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$35. The journey takes 2h 44m versus 2h 34m 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 Leeds
How to get from Shrewsbury to Leeds by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Shrewsbury to Leeds is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

10:10 AM 5h30 Shrewsbury 3:40 PM Leeds $34 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:10 AM 5h30 Shrewsbury 3:40 PM Leeds $34 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:10 AM 5h30 Shrewsbury 3:40 PM Leeds $34 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Shrewsbury to Leeds:
A bus is $43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Shrewsbury to Leeds costing on average $75.
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 11m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Shrewsbury and Leeds 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 Leeds station (LDS).
- Buses mostly depart from Shrewsbury, Raven Meadows and arrive in Leeds, Coach Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Transpennine Express, West Midlands Trains to go to Leeds by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Leeds by bus.
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