What is the best way to travel from Manchester to Shrewsbury?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains and Buses to Shrewsbury from Manchester. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 4 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Shrewsbury from Manchester?
You can reach Shrewsbury with just £18 by taking a Train from Transport for Wales, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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Transport for Wales1h 15m006:27ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station07:42ShrewsburyCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Transport for Wales goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 27/02/2025 06:27:00 to Central Station, Shrewsbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/02/2025 07:42:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Transport for Wales1h 16m007:30ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station08:46ShrewsburyCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Transport for Wales goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 27/02/2025 07:30:00 to Central Station, Shrewsbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/02/2025 08:46:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 16m
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CrossCountry1h 21m005:11ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station06:32ShrewsburyCentral Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 27/02/2025 05:11:00 to Central Station, Shrewsbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/02/2025 06:32:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 21m
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Northern2h 2m005:23ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station07:25ShrewsburyCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 27/02/2025 05:23:00 to Central Station, Shrewsbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/02/2025 07:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 2m
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East Midlands Railway2h 1m007:39ManchesterOxford Road Station09:40ShrewsburyCentral Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Oxford Road Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 27/02/2025 07:39:00 to Central Station, Shrewsbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/02/2025 09:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 1m
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What are the fastest trips from Manchester to Shrewsbury?
You can get to Shrewsbury from Manchester in just 1h 15m with a Train from Transport for Wales. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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Transport for Wales1h 15m006:27ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station07:42ShrewsburyCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Transport for Wales goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 27/02/2025 06:27:00 to Central Station, Shrewsbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/02/2025 07:42:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Transport for Wales1h 16m007:30ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station08:46ShrewsburyCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Transport for Wales goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 27/02/2025 07:30:00 to Central Station, Shrewsbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/02/2025 08:46:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 16m
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CrossCountry1h 21m005:11ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station06:32ShrewsburyCentral Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 27/02/2025 05:11:00 to Central Station, Shrewsbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/02/2025 06:32:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 21m
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East Midlands Railway2h 1m007:39ManchesterOxford Road Station09:40ShrewsburyCentral Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Oxford Road Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 27/02/2025 07:39:00 to Central Station, Shrewsbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/02/2025 09:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 1m
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Northern2h 2m005:23ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station07:25ShrewsburyCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 27/02/2025 05:23:00 to Central Station, Shrewsbury (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/02/2025 07:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 2m
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Bus from Manchester to Shrewsbury
What are the most popular stations in Manchester and Shrewsbury?
In Manchester, you will usually depart from Piccadilly Train Station, Victoria Station or Shudehill Interchange, while in Shrewsbury you will be arriving at Bus Stop or Central Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Shrewsbury from Manchester? With 5 connections between 4 Train and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Manchester and Shrewsbury, you can pay as low as £18 with a Train from Transport for Wales.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Transport for Wales: you will get to Shrewsbury in just 1h 15m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Manchester and Shrewsbury are Transport for Wales, CrossCountry and Northern, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Manchester and Shrewsbury is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Salford or to Battlefield, and look at flights from Liverpool Airport, and landing at . Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Manchester to Shrewsbury?
The most popular companies between Manchester and Shrewsbury, are Transport for Wales, CrossCountry and Northern. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Train companies: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Northern and 1 more.
All you need to know when you travel from Manchester to Shrewsbury
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Manchester to Shrewsbury. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Manchester to Shrewsbury
How can I reach Shrewsbury from Manchester?
Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Train and Bus, with which you can get to Shrewsbury from Manchester.
How far is Shrewsbury from Manchester?
The distance between Manchester and Shrewsbury is 92.6 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Manchester and Shrewsbury?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 2 kgs of CO2, a train 3 kgs, a car 16 kgs, and a flight 23 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Manchester to Shrewsbury?
You can get to Shrewsbury with just £18 by taking a Train from Transport for Wales.
What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Shrewsbury?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Shrewsbury in just 1h 15m with a Train from Transport for Wales.
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