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Compare train and bus for Shrewsbury to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Shrewsbury to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 44m. 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 $24, and a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 57 miles (92 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$35 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Shrewsbury to Manchester:
A bus is $0.46 (€0.37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Shrewsbury to Manchester costing on average $35 (€28).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 59m.
Travel optionsfrom Shrewsbury to Manchester
How to get from Shrewsbury to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Shrewsbury to Manchester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
L6480710:55 AM1h18Shrewsbury station (SHR)12:13 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$281One-way0 transfers
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L6480710:55 AM1h18Shrewsbury station (SHR)12:13 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$281One-way0 transfers
Fastest
L6480710:55 AM1h18Shrewsbury station (SHR)12:13 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$281One-way0 transfers
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L647899:54 AM1h19Shrewsbury station (SHR)11:13 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$281One-way0 transfers
L647878:51 AM1h22Shrewsbury station (SHR)10:13 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$281One-way0 transfers
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C7490510:59 AM2h00Shrewsbury station (SHR)12:59 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$541One-way1 transfer
NX409 · NX54111:10 AM4h55Shrewsbury, Raven Meadows4:05 PMManchester, Coach Station$391One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Shrewsbury to Manchester:
A bus is $0.46 (€0.37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Shrewsbury to Manchester costing on average $35 (€28).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 59m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Shrewsbury and Manchester 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 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Buses mostly depart from Shrewsbury, Raven Meadows and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with Transport for Wales, Northern Rail, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales to go to Manchester by train.
- 4 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales, Transport for Wales.
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