The cheapest and fastest coaches from Shrewsbury to York
Cheapest price
£30
Average price
£30
Fastest journey
7 h 31 m
Average duration
7 h 31 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
178 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Shrewsbury to York is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Shrewsbury to York will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £30.
Of the 1 buses that leave Shrewsbury for York every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 178 km distance in an average of 7 h 31 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 31 m .
The slowest buses will take 7 h 31 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Shrewsbury to York
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Shrewsbury to York among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, and a train costs an average of £23.
Distance: 178 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£29 Average Price Cheapest | £45 Average Price |
7h 52m Average total duration 7h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Shrewsbury to York bus times
The table below shows live departures for Shrewsbury to York coaches for today, Tuesday 25 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:10 Shrewsbury | 7h31 | 17:41 York | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Shrewsbury to York
Buses from Shrewsbury to York run on average 1 times per day, taking around 7h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £25 but you can travel from only £23 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 05:05, the last at 11:10. The fastest coach covers the 178 km distance in 7h 13m.
Distance 178 km |
Average bus duration 7h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Buses per day 1 |
Fastest bus 7h 13m |
First bus 05:05 |
Last bus 11:10 |
Bus providers: National Express from Shrewsbury to YorkYou can travel by bus between Shrewsbury to York with National Express for as low as £23. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Shrewsbury to York coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Shrewsbury to York by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at York, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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