The cheapest and fastest trains from Brighton to Shrewsbury
Cheapest price
£65
Average price
£92
Fastest journey
4 h 33 m
Average duration
5 h 25 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
276 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brighton to Shrewsbury is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brighton to Shrewsbury will cost around £92 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £65.
Of the 4 trains that leave Brighton for Shrewsbury every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 276 km distance in an average of 5 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 33 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Brighton to Shrewsbury
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Shrewsbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a train costs an average of £40.
Distance: 276 km
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£83 Average Price | £28 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 48m Average total duration 8h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Brighton to Shrewsbury train times
The table below shows live departures for Brighton to Shrewsbury trains for tomorrow, Monday 10 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:06 Brighton | 5h50 | 09:56 Shrewsbury | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:39 Brighton | 4h33 | 09:12 Shrewsbury | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:09 Brighton | 5h44 | 10:53 Shrewsbury | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:14 Brighton | 5h33 | 13:47 Shrewsbury | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Brighton to Shrewsbury
Trains from Brighton to Shrewsbury run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £40 but you can travel from only £21 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:39, the last at 19:53. The fastest train covers the 276 km distance in 4h 33m.
Distance 276 km |
Average train duration 4h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £40 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 33m |
First train 00:39 |
Last train 19:53 |
Train companies: Southern, Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, Thameslink from Brighton to Shrewsbury trainsSouthern, Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, Thameslink trains will get you between Brighton and Shrewsbury from £21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Brighton to Shrewsbury train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brighton to Shrewsbury by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Shrewsbury, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Brighton and Shrewsbury
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Stroudley Road.
- The Grand Central
- The Cyclist
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- £0.50
- Jurys Inn Brighton
- Ibis Brighton City Centre
- My Brighton Hotel
- Located in the main concourse
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main concourse
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to London, Gatwick, and the south coast
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Southern and Thameslink services
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 05:50 - 21:00 Sunday 07:10 - 21:45
- Type of shops available: Newsagent, Booking Hall
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Platforms 1 and 2
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on platform 1. All platforms have covered areas
- Storage location: Station front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from the main road.
- Domino's Pizza
- Salt and Charcoal
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- £0.50
- Travelodge Brighton
- ibis Brighton City Centre - Station
- Jurys Inn Brighton
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for trains to Brighton and Lewes
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Southern services
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 20:40 Saturday 05:20 - 19:40 Sunday 07:20 - 19:40
- Car Park: Station Forecourt
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. Step free access to all platforms. The lift to Platform 3 is accessible from the front of the station. The lift to Platforms 4 to 7 is situated at the end of the subway beyond the ticket barriers.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) take cash, and major debit and credit cards.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4a. The National key toilets are located on Platform 4a; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 4a; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On Platform 7
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the station forecourt
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