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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Guildford to Shrewsbury
Cheapest price
£78
Average price
£91
Fastest journey
5 h 43 m
Average duration
6 h 5 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
222 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Guildford to Shrewsbury is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Guildford to Shrewsbury will cost around £91 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £78.
Of the 2 trains that leave Guildford 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 222 km distance in an average of 6 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 43 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 27 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 Guildford to Shrewsbury
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Guildford to Shrewsbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, and a train costs an average of £51.
Distance: 222 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£77 Average Price | £24 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 49m Average total duration Fastest 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 53m Average total duration 6h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Guildford to Shrewsbury train times
The table below shows live departures for Guildford to Shrewsbury trains for today, Tuesday 2 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:04 Guildford | 5h43 | 17:47 Shrewsbury | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 3 December | |||||
| 05:04 Guildford | 5h43 | 10:47 Shrewsbury | 0 changesdirect | |
| 05:32 Guildford | 6h27 | 11:59 Shrewsbury | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Guildford to Shrewsbury
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Guildford to Shrewsbury run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £51 but you can travel from only £24 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:14, the last at 17:08. The fastest train covers the 222 km distance in 4h 52m.
Distance 222 km |
Average train duration 3h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £51 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 4h 52m |
First train 05:14 |
Last train 17:08 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Guildford to Shrewsbury trainsCrossCountry, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Guildford and Shrewsbury from £24. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Guildford to Shrewsbury train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Guildford 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 Guildford and Shrewsbury
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WC
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Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 22:00 Saturday 06:10 - 22:00 Sunday 06:20 - 22:00
- Car Park: Smart Car Spaces
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: There is level access to the booking hall and all platforms from the main entrance in Walnut Tree Close. There is no step free access from the Guildford Park Road entrance. There is step free access to and interchange between all platforms via steep ramps. A staff operated powered wheelchair is available for customers. Please speak to a member of staff or our Assisted Travel team.
- Accessible taxis: The taxi rank is located outside the main station entrance (platform 2)
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- 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, next to the subway ramp. The National key toilets are located on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car parks 1 & 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus lay-by in Station Forecourt off Walnut Tree Close.
WifiParkingDining
TaxisWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 13:00 Saturday 09:00 - 14:00 Sunday Closed
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Both platforms.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 2 and car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Guildford Side of station - Station Forecourt
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
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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