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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 an average ticket price of $34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 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 $34, while a train costs an average of $39.
Distance: 57 miles (92 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$39 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration 3h 56m 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 |
 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.
Compare ways to travel from Shrewsbury to Manchester
Compare the available ways to get from Shrewsbury to Manchester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Shrewsbury to Manchester:
A bus is $6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Shrewsbury to Manchester costing on average $39.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 26m.
You'll arrive about 30m sooner (1h 30m by train vs 2h 0m by car). Tickets start at around $39 compared to roughly $24 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 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.
- Y62764 · AW934300
10:16 PM 2h29 Shrewsbury station (SHR) 12:45 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) $18 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- Y62764 · AW934300
10:16 PM 2h29 Shrewsbury station (SHR) 12:45 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) $18 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- G38975
12:55 PM 1h18 Shrewsbury station (SHR) 2:13 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) $32 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
L89100+Y6276410:16 PM 1h42 Shrewsbury station (SHR) 11:58 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) $23 1 One-way 1 transfer- G39013+G90053
11:29 PM 1h58 Shrewsbury station (SHR) 1:27 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) $28 1 One-way 1 transfer - G39004
9:01 PM 1h20 Shrewsbury station (SHR) 10:21 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) $28 1 One-way 0 transfers
- NX409 · NX541
11:10 AM 4h55 Shrewsbury, Raven Meadows 4:05 PM Manchester, Coach Station $31 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Shrewsbury to Manchester:
A bus is $6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Shrewsbury to Manchester costing on average $39.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 26m.
- 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, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail to go to Manchester by train.
- 5 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales.
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