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Compare train for Preston to Shrewsbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston to Shrewsbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £42 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 44m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £42, while a train costs an average of £42.
Distance: 118 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£42 Average Price Cheapest | £23 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 49m sooner (1h 14m by train vs 2h 3m by car). Tickets start at around £42 compared to roughly £23 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get to Shrewsbury from Preston by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Preston to Shrewsbury is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 14:181h21Preston15:39Shrewsbury£501One-way1 change
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- 14:181h21Preston15:39Shrewsbury£501One-way1 change
Fastest
- 14:181h21Preston15:39Shrewsbury£501One-way1 change
Other options
- 13:181h22Preston14:40Shrewsbury£501One-way1 change
- 16:181h22Preston17:40Shrewsbury£501One-way1 change
- 18:171h22Preston19:39Shrewsbury£501One-way1 change
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FAQs: Preston to Shrewsbury
Travel to Shrewsbury easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Preston to Shrewsbury.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Preston and Shrewsbury as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Preston station (PRE) and arrive in Shrewsbury station (SHR).
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Shrewsbury by train.
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