The cheapest and fastest trains from Burton-on-Trent to Shrewsbury
Cheapest price
£0
Average price
£-0
Fastest journey
1 h 38 m
Average duration
1 h 39 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
75 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Burton-on-Trent to Shrewsbury is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
To travel from Burton-on-Trent to Shrewsbury you need to make at least one change.










Live departures
Burton-on-Trent to Shrewsbury train times
The table below shows live departures for Burton-on-Trent to Shrewsbury trains for today, Thursday 6 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 17:24 Burton-on-Trent | 2h00 | 19:24 Shrewsbury | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 7 November | |||||
![]() | 06:21 Burton-on-Trent | 2h01 | 08:22 Shrewsbury | 1 change | |
![]() | 06:30 Burton-on-Trent | 2h23 | 08:53 Shrewsbury | 2 changes | |
![]() | 06:49 Burton-on-Trent | 1h58 | 08:47 Shrewsbury | 1 change | |
![]() | 07:38 Burton-on-Trent | 1h41 | 09:19 Shrewsbury | 1 change | |
![]() | 07:52 Burton-on-Trent | 2h01 | 09:53 Shrewsbury | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Burton-on-Trent to Shrewsbury
Trains from Burton-on-Trent to Shrewsbury run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £56 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:16, the last at 23:00. The fastest train covers the 75 km distance in 1h 38m.
Distance 75 km |
Average train duration 1h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £56 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 38m |
First train 05:16 |
Last train 23:00 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, Cross Country from Burton-on-Trent to Shrewsbury trainsTransport for Wales, Cross Country trains will get you between Burton-on-Trent and Shrewsbury from £56. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Burton-on-Trent to Shrewsbury train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Burton-on-Trent 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Burton-on-Trent and Shrewsbury
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:30 Saturday 06:10 - 19:30 Sunday 10:00 - 18:30 Festive Period Changes: Saturday 1st January 2021 07:00-19:30
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B This station has step free access to both platforms. There is a lift from the main station building onto the platforms then a short ramp with moderate gradient. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on Useful Information Poster.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2. The National key toilets are located on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on the platform under the bridge
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Outside the front of the station.
- 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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