How to travel from Shrewsbury to Manchester

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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 $26. 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 $26, and a train costs an average of $20.

Distance: 57 miles (92 km)

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$33

Average price

$32

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Cheapest

$24

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 14m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 44m

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30m

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4h 29m

Average total duration

3h 59m

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2h 0m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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CO2 emissions

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National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Shrewsbury to Manchester is a bus with an average price of $32 (€26).

This is compared to other travel options from Shrewsbury to Manchester:

A bus is $1 (€0.90) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Shrewsbury to Manchester costing on average $33 (€27).

The fastest way to travel from Shrewsbury to Manchester is by train with an average journey time of 1h 44m.

Other travel options to Manchester take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 59m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Shrewsbury and Manchester including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Shrewsbury to Manchester among Omio's users.

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from Shrewsbury to Manchester

How to get from Shrewsbury to Manchester by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Shrewsbury to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National Express
    10:10 AM5h15
    Shrewsbury
    3:25 PMManchester
    $311One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National Express
    10:10 AM5h15
    Shrewsbury
    3:25 PMManchester
    $311One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • National Express
    10:10 AM5h15
    Shrewsbury
    3:25 PMManchester
    $311One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • National Express
    11:10 AM5h15
    Shrewsbury
    4:25 PMManchester
    $351One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Shrewsbury to Manchester

Travel to Manchester 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 Manchester.

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There are 2 options to travel between Shrewsbury and Manchester including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Shrewsbury to Manchester is a bus with an average price of $32 (€26).

This is compared to other travel options from Shrewsbury to Manchester:

A bus is $1 (€0.90) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Shrewsbury to Manchester costing on average $33 (€27).

The fastest way to travel from Shrewsbury to Manchester is by train with an average journey time of 1h 44m.

Other travel options to Manchester take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 59m.

The distance from Shrewsbury to Manchester is approximately 57 miles (92 km).
The average frequency per day from Shrewsbury to Manchester is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Shrewsbury to Manchester:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Shrewsbury to Manchester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Transport for Wales, Northern Rail, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales to go to Manchester by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Manchester by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Shrewsbury to Manchester:
  • 4 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales, Transport for Wales.
Omio customers who travel from Shrewsbury to Manchester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Liverpool, Paris, Edinburgh, Glasgow. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Manchester and these popular destinations at a great price.
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