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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Derby to Shrewsbury
Cheapest price
£57
Average price
£57
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
1 h 50 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
89 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Derby to Shrewsbury is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Derby to Shrewsbury will cost around £57 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £57.
Of the 1 trains that leave Derby for Shrewsbury every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 89 km distance in an average of 1 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 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 Derby to Shrewsbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Shrewsbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 89 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£33 Average Price | £21 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Derby to Shrewsbury train times
The table below shows live departures for Derby to Shrewsbury trains for tomorrow, Friday 19 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:31 Derby | 1h50 | 11:21 Shrewsbury | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Derby to Shrewsbury
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Trains from Derby to Shrewsbury run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:16, the last at 22:50. The fastest train covers the 89 km distance in 1h 51m.
Distance 89 km |
Average train duration 1h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 1h 51m |
First train 05:16 |
Last train 22:50 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, East Midlands Trains, West Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country from Derby to Shrewsbury trainsTransport for Wales, East Midlands Trains, West Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Derby and Shrewsbury from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Derby to Shrewsbury train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby 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 Derby and Shrewsbury
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:55 - 22:45 Saturday 04:55 - 22:45 Sunday 06:20 - 23:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A step free station. This station has step free access. There are lifts to all platforms. There is a subway to platforms 2,3,4 and 5. Platforms 6 and 7 are accessed by lift only. This station has tactile paving at the edges of all platforms and at the foot and top of stairwells.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- 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: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Located in North Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the rear of the station, at the Pride Park exit
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Information 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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