How to travel from Manchester to Shrewsbury

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Compare train and bus for Manchester to Shrewsbury

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Shrewsbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 32m. 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 €11, and a bus costs an average of €11.

Distance: 92 km

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€27

Average price

Cheapest

€29

Average price

2h 2m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 32m

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30m

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4h 25m

Average total duration

3h 55m

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30m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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National Express

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from Manchester to Shrewsbury

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

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bus

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

National Express
11:45AM4h45
Manchester
04:30PMShrewsbury
241One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
11:45AM4h45
Manchester
04:30PMShrewsbury
241One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
11:45AM4h45
Manchester
04:30PMShrewsbury
241One-way
0 transfers

Other options

National Express
10:30AM4h55
Manchester
03:25PMShrewsbury
281One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Shrewsbury

Travel to Shrewsbury 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 Manchester to Shrewsbury.

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There are 2 options to travel between Manchester and Shrewsbury including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Shrewsbury is a train with an average price of €11.

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

A train is €0.15 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Shrewsbury costing on average €11.

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Shrewsbury is by train with an average journey time of 1h 8m.

Other travel options to Shrewsbury take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 35m.

The Manchester to Shrewsbury distance is approximately 92 km.
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Shrewsbury is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Shrewsbury 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 Manchester to Shrewsbury:
  • Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Shrewsbury station (SHR).
  • Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Shrewsbury, Raven Meadows.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Manchester to Shrewsbury, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Shrewsbury by bus.
  • Travel with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3), West Midlands Trains, first_transpennine_express, Cross Country, Transport for Wales to go to Shrewsbury by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Manchester to Shrewsbury:
  • 4 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales, Transport for Wales.
Omio customers who travel from Manchester to Shrewsbury often also extend their vacation to go to London, Birmingham, Telford, Chester, Birmingham New Street (BHM). Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Shrewsbury and these popular destinations at a great price.

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