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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Gloucester to Shrewsbury
Cheapest price
£37
Average price
£37
Fastest journey
3 h 1 m
Average duration
3 h 1 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
100 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gloucester to Shrewsbury is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gloucester to Shrewsbury will cost around £37 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £37.
Of the 1 trains that leave Gloucester 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 100 km distance in an average of 3 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 1 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 1 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 Gloucester to Shrewsbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gloucester to Shrewsbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £36. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £36, and a train costs an average of £20.
Distance: 100 km
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3h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Gloucester to Shrewsbury train times
The table below shows live departures for Gloucester to Shrewsbury trains for tomorrow, Monday 12 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 06:53 Gloucester | 3h01 | 09:54 Shrewsbury | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gloucester to Shrewsbury
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Gloucester to Shrewsbury run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:14, the last at 22:03. The fastest train covers the 100 km distance in 2h 33m.
Distance 100 km |
Average train duration 2h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 33m |
First train 05:14 |
Last train 22:03 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, Cross Country, first_great_western from Gloucester to Shrewsbury trainsTransport for Wales, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Gloucester and Shrewsbury from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Gloucester to Shrewsbury train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gloucester 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 Gloucester and Shrewsbury
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 19:30 Sunday 09:00 - 20:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A station - step free access available to all platforms with liftbridge to link platforms
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- 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
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
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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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