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Compare train, bus, and flight for Shrewsbury to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Shrewsbury to London 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 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €27, while a flight costs an average of €342.
Distance: 139 miles (224 km)
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€58 Average price | €27 Average price Cheapest | €342 Average price | €77 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 59m Average total duration 5h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration 1h 57m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Shrewsbury to London
Compare the available ways to get from Shrewsbury to London, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Shrewsbury to London:
A bus is €31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Shrewsbury to London costing on average €58.
A bus is €316 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Shrewsbury to London costing on average €342.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 57m.
Bus takes on average 5h 59m.
The journey is about 48m faster (2h 42m by train vs 3h 30m by car) and roughly €19 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€58 vs €77). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Shrewsbury to London
How to get from Shrewsbury to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Shrewsbury to London is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C16887 · Y80859 · C178749:59 AM 3h25 Shrewsbury station (SHR) 1:24 PM London Euston (EUS) €20 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
C16887 · Y80859 · C178749:59 AM 3h25 Shrewsbury station (SHR) 1:24 PM London Euston (EUS) €20 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
BA13735:20 PM 1h05 Manchester Airport 6:25 PM London Heathrow Airport €373 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
C16887 · C17797 · C178749:59 AM 3h25 Shrewsbury station (SHR) 1:24 PM London Euston (EUS) €20 1 One-way 2 transfers
C16887 · Y808599:59 AM 3h51 Shrewsbury station (SHR) 1:50 PM London Euston (EUS) €20 1 One-way 1 transfer
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G389458:51 AM 3h33 Shrewsbury station (SHR) 12:24 PM London Euston (EUS) €33 1 One-way 1 transfer
NX40911:10 AM 5h40 Shrewsbury, Raven Meadows 4:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station €27 1 One-way 0 transfers
NX40911:10 AM 5h15 Shrewsbury, Raven Meadows 4:25 PM London, Earl's Court €33 1 One-way 0 transfers
NX409 · NX210 · NX02511:10 AM 6h45 Shrewsbury, Raven Meadows 5:55 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road €72 1 One-way 2 transfers
BA136712:10 PM 1h15 Manchester Airport 1:25 PM London Heathrow Airport €382 1 One-way 0 transfers
BA13692:55 PM 1h05 Manchester Airport 4:00 PM London Heathrow Airport €397 1 One-way 0 transfers
BA13836:05 AM 1h20 Manchester Airport 7:25 AM London Heathrow Airport €419 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Shrewsbury to London:
A bus is €31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Shrewsbury to London costing on average €58.
A bus is €316 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Shrewsbury to London costing on average €342.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 57m.
Bus takes on average 5h 59m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Shrewsbury and London as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Shrewsbury station (SHR) and arrive in London Euston (EUS).
- Buses mostly depart from Shrewsbury, Raven Meadows and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Loganair to go to London by flight.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry, Lumo, Transport for Wales to go to London by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to London by bus.
- 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express.
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