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Compare train and bus for Derby to Shrewsbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Shrewsbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 40m. 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 bus costs an average of $28, and a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 55 miles (89 km)
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$47 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest |
2h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Derby to Shrewsbury by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Derby to Shrewsbury is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:50 AM7h35Derby4:25 PMShrewsbury$281One-way0 transfers
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8:50 AM7h35Derby4:25 PMShrewsbury$281One-way0 transfers
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8:50 AM7h35Derby4:25 PMShrewsbury$281One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Shrewsbury:
A train is $0.27 (€0.22) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Derby to Shrewsbury costing on average $28 (€23).
Other travel options to Shrewsbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 35m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Derby and Shrewsbury as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Derby, Bus Station and arrive in Shrewsbury, Raven Meadows.
- Trains mostly depart from Derby station (DBY) and arrive in Shrewsbury station (SHR).
- Travel with Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains, East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country to go to Shrewsbury by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Shrewsbury by bus.
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