How far is Birmingham from Shrewsbury?

Birmingham and Shrewsbury are 40 miles (63 km) apart.

Bus Birmingham to Shrewsbury from $13 | Compare & Save up to 19%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Birmingham to Shrewsbury on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	3:00pm	Coach Station	1h 25m	4:25pm	Shrewsbury Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	3:00pm	Coach Station	1h 25m	4:25pm	Shrewsbury Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 5:25 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Birmingham to Shrewsbury

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Shrewsbury. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 10mAverage Duration

40 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$15 - $15	Average Duration1h 25m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$8 - $31	Average Duration1h 9m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$8 - $10	Average Duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,711 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29711 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $15

National Express Birmingham Shrewsbury recent customer reviews

The journey from Exeter to Bristol was late but the driver did brilliantly and made up time on the Bristol to Birmingham leg dodging a major traffic jam on the M5. V impressed.

Kirsty W.

July 3, 2021

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Birmingham to Shrewsbury by bus

How far is Birmingham from Shrewsbury?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/12

$13

11/13

$13

Today

$13

11/15

$13

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11/17

$13

11/18

$13

11/19

$13

The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Shrewsbury was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $13

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Birmingham to Shrewsbury, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $13 to $15 for a bus ticket from Birmingham to Shrewsbury based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $13 which is on 2025-11-19.