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Compare train and bus for Swansea to Shrewsbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swansea to Shrewsbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 16m. 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 train costs an average of $36, and a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 90 miles (146 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$49 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 46m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Swansea to Shrewsbury:
A train is $0.03 (€0.02) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Swansea to Shrewsbury costing on average $49 (€39).
Other travel options to Shrewsbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 30m.
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How to get from Swansea to Shrewsbury by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Swansea to Shrewsbury is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:56 AM4h16Swansea1:12 PMShrewsbury$541One-way0 transfers
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8:56 AM4h16Swansea1:12 PMShrewsbury$541One-way0 transfers
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8:56 AM4h16Swansea1:12 PMShrewsbury$541One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Swansea to Shrewsbury:
A train is $0.03 (€0.02) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Swansea to Shrewsbury costing on average $49 (€39).
Other travel options to Shrewsbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 30m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Swansea and Shrewsbury as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Swansea station (SWA) and arrive in Shrewsbury station (SHR).
- Buses mostly depart from Swansea, University Bay Campus and arrive in Shrewsbury, Raven Meadows.
- Travel with Transport for Wales, first_great_western, Transport for Wales to go to Shrewsbury by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales.
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