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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 $32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 3m. 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 $32, while a train costs an average of $44.
Distance: 57 miles (92 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$44 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m 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 |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Shrewsbury to Manchester costing on average $44 (€36).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 29m.
You'll arrive about 27m sooner (1h 33m by train vs 2h 0m by car). Tickets start at around $44 (€36) compared to roughly $25 (€20) 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.
G389619:55 AM1h19Shrewsbury station (SHR)11:14 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$281One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- G389619:55 AM1h19Shrewsbury station (SHR)11:14 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$281One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- G3896812:57 PM1h18Shrewsbury station (SHR)2:15 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$311One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G3894010:54 AM1h20Shrewsbury station (SHR)12:14 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$281One-way0 transfers
- G389721:43 PM1h32Shrewsbury station (SHR)3:15 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$281One-way0 transfers
- W45138 · G389398:25 AM1h45Shrewsbury station (SHR)10:10 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$281One-way1 transfer
NX409 · NX54111:10 AM4h55Shrewsbury, Raven Meadows4:05 PMManchester, Coach Station$331One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Shrewsbury to Manchester:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Shrewsbury to Manchester costing on average $44 (€36).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 29m.
- Around 9 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 Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Northern Rail, Transport for Wales to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Manchester by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales, Transport for Wales.
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