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Compare train and coach for Cambridge to Shrewsbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Shrewsbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £37, and a train costs an average of £45.
Distance: 202 km
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4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 3h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 33m Average total duration 5h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get to Shrewsbury from Cambridge by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Cambridge to Shrewsbury is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Shrewsbury:
A coach is £7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Shrewsbury costing on average £45.
Other travel options to Shrewsbury take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 35m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cambridge and Shrewsbury as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cambridge station (CBG) and arrive in Shrewsbury station (SHR).
- Coaches mostly depart from Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) and arrive in Shrewsbury, Raven Meadows.
- Travel with National Express to go to Shrewsbury by coach.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Thameslink, Cross Country to go to Shrewsbury by train.
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