What is the cheapest way to get from Leicester to Shrewsbury?

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Shrewsbury is to bus which costs £17 - £45 and takes 4h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leicester to Shrewsbury?

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Shrewsbury is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs £18 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Shrewsbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Shrewsbury station. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Shrewsbury?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Shrewsbury. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Shrewsbury via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.

How far is it from Leicester to Shrewsbury?

The distance between Leicester and Shrewsbury is 82 miles. The road distance is 78.3 miles.

How do I travel from Leicester to Shrewsbury without a car?

The best way to get from Leicester to Shrewsbury without a car is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs £35 - £70.

How long does it take to get from Leicester to Shrewsbury?

It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Leicester to Shrewsbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Shrewsbury bus from?

Leicester to Shrewsbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Shrewsbury train from?

Leicester to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Shrewsbury?

The best way to get from Leicester to Shrewsbury is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £45 and takes 4h 10m.

Where does the Leicester to Shrewsbury bus arrive?

Leicester to Shrewsbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Leicester to Shrewsbury train arrive?

Leicester to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Shrewsbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Shrewsbury is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Leicester to Shrewsbury.

How do I get a train ticket from Leicester to Shrewsbury?

Book your Leicester to Shrewsbury train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Leicester to Shrewsbury?

Book your Leicester to Shrewsbury bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Shrewsbury?

There are 944+ hotels available in Shrewsbury.

Leicester to Shrewsbury - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

How to get fromLeicester to Shrewsbury

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 3 ways to get from Leicester to Shrewsbury by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain Leicester - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
2h 10m
£36–70
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 409
4h 10m
£18–43
Drive 77.8 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Shrewsburycar 77.8 mi
1h 37m
£19–28

Leicester to Shrewsbury by train

229Weekly Trains

2h 10mAverage Duration

£36Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Leicester to Shrewsbury.

Launch map view

Distance: 81.8 mi
Duration: 2h 10m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Shrewsbury, England?

You can take a train from Leicester to Shrewsbury via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 4h 10m.

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.