How to get to Shrewsbury from Preston

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Travel Information to Shrewsbury from Preston

Distance73 miles
Available travel modesTrain
Ticket price range£39 - £39
Cheapest modeTrain • £39 • 1 h 25 min
Fastest modeTrain • £39 • 1 h 25 min
Popular travel companiesAvanti West Coast

Take a train to travel 73 miles between Preston and Shrewsbury. The most popular travel providers which serve this journey are Avanti West Coast among others. Travellers can even take a direct train from Preston to Shrewsbury.

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from Preston to Shrewsbury

How to get to Shrewsbury from Preston by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Preston to Shrewsbury is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Avanti West Coast
09:012h10
Preston
11:11Shrewsbury
£831One-way
2 changes

Cheapest

Avanti West Coast
09:012h10
Preston
11:11Shrewsbury
£831One-way
2 changes

Fastest

Avanti West Coast
14:191h20
Preston
15:39Shrewsbury
£911One-way
1 change

Other options

Avanti West Coast
13:012h12
Preston
15:13Shrewsbury
£831One-way
2 changes
Avanti West Coast
06:582h13
Preston
09:11Shrewsbury
£831One-way
2 changes
Avanti West Coast
08:012h14
Preston
10:15Shrewsbury
£831One-way
2 changes

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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.

FAQs

There are 1 options to travel to Shrewsbury from Preston including taking a train.

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Shrewsbury is by taking a train with average ticket prices of £39 compared to other travel options to Shrewsbury:

A train is £1 less than a coach for this trip with tickets for a coach from Preston to Shrewsbury costing on average £39.

The fastest way to get to Shrewsbury from Preston is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 25 min.

Other travel options to Shrewsbury take longer:

Coach takes on average 2 h 51 min.

The Preston to Shrewsbury distance is approximately 73 miles.

The average frequency per day from Preston to Shrewsbury is:

  • Around 2 coaches per day.
  • 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Shrewsbury from Preston as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Preston to Shrewsbury:

    The following travel companies offer services from Preston to Shrewsbury:

    • Travel with Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail (3) or first_transpennine_express to go to Shrewsbury by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Avanti West Coast Preston to Shrewsbury tickets on Omio for £39.

    Yes, there are direct routes from Preston to Shrewsbury with the following travel companies:

    • You can book a direct train with.

    Direct services to Shrewsbury tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

    Looking to extend your trip from Preston to Shrewsbury? Many Omio customers who go from Preston to Shrewsbury usually extend their holiday to explore other popular destinations like London, Birmingham, Manchester, Chester or Liverpool. If you're looking to explore London, Birmingham, Manchester, Chester or Liverpool from Shrewsbury, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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