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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 bus, with an average ticket price of €27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 50m. 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 €27, while a train costs an average of €28.
Distance: 92 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€28 Average price | €27 Average price Cheapest | €21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Manchester to Shrewsbury
Compare the available ways to get from Manchester to Shrewsbury, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Shrewsbury:
A bus is €1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Shrewsbury costing on average €28.
Other travel options to Shrewsbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 21m.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Shrewsbury
How to get from Manchester to Shrewsbury by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Shrewsbury is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
W4484510:32 PM 1h34 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 12:06 AM Shrewsbury station (SHR) €18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
W4484510:32 PM 1h34 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 12:06 AM Shrewsbury station (SHR) €18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
G388822:30 PM 1h10 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 3:40 PM Shrewsbury station (SHR) €24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
W44841 · W007109:30 PM 1h38 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 11:08 PM Shrewsbury station (SHR) €18 1 One-way 1 transfer
W448387:30 PM 1h19 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 8:49 PM Shrewsbury station (SHR) €24 1 One-way 0 transfers
W448318:30 PM 1h28 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 9:58 PM Shrewsbury station (SHR) €24 1 One-way 0 transfers
NX121 · NX40911:10 AM 5h15 Manchester, Coach Station 4:25 PM Shrewsbury, Raven Meadows €26 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Shrewsbury:
A bus is €1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Shrewsbury costing on average €28.
Other travel options to Shrewsbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 21m.
- Around 7 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.
- 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.
- Travel with National Express to go to Shrewsbury by bus.
- Travel with Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Northern Rail, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast to go to Shrewsbury by train.
- 5 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales.
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