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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Crewe to Shrewsbury
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£12
Fastest journey
47 m
Average duration
50 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
48 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Crewe to Shrewsbury is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Crewe to Shrewsbury will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
Of the 2 trains that leave Crewe for Shrewsbury every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 48 km distance in an average of 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 47 m .
The slowest trains will take 53 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 Crewe to Shrewsbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Crewe to Shrewsbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £3, and a coach costs an average of £18.
Distance: 48 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£10 Average Price Cheapest | £24 Average Price |
1h 6m Average total duration Fastest 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 4m Average total duration 6h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Crewe to Shrewsbury train times
The table below shows live departures for Crewe to Shrewsbury trains for today, Thursday 20 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G55962 | On time 10:10 Crewe station (CRE) | 0h36 | 10:46 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G55964 | On time 11:10 Crewe station (CRE) | 0h31 | 11:41 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G57255 | On time 11:19 Crewe station (CRE) | 0h53 | 12:12 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 21 November | |||||
| 05:38 Crewe | 0h47 | 06:25 Shrewsbury | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:19 Crewe | 0h53 | 09:12 Shrewsbury | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Crewe to Shrewsbury
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Trains from Crewe to Shrewsbury run on average 6 times per day, taking around 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:13, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 48 km distance in 46m.
Distance 48 km |
Average train duration 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 46m |
First train 00:13 |
Last train 23:49 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast from Crewe to Shrewsbury trainsTransport for Wales, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Crewe and Shrewsbury from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Crewe to Shrewsbury train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Crewe 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 Crewe and Shrewsbury
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 19:00 Saturday 05:30 - 19:00 Sunday 08:10 - 19:00
- Car Park: Weston Road (Car Park 2)
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no 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: Yes
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 5 and 6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 5 and Platform 6
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: all platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the side of the station on the left as you exit. Northern Rail buses pick up / drop off at the temporary bus station, just beyond Platform 12. The bus station in question is accessible via a bridge at platform level.
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalInformation Desk
- 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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