4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Leicester to Shrewsbury
Cheapest price
£28
Average price
£28
Fastest journey
2 h 6 m
Average duration
2 h 20 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
110 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leicester to Shrewsbury is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leicester to Shrewsbury will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £28.
Of the 2 trains that leave Leicester 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 110 km distance in an average of 2 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 6 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 33 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 Leicester to Shrewsbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester 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 2h 1m. 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 £24.
Distance: 110 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£33 Average Price | £22 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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
Leicester to Shrewsbury train times
The table below shows live departures for Leicester to Shrewsbury trains for today, Wednesday 3 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 10:50 Leicester | 2h09 | 12:59 Shrewsbury | 1 change | |
| 11:18 Leicester | 2h03 | 13:21 Shrewsbury | 1 change | |
| 11:50 Leicester | 2h03 | 13:53 Shrewsbury | 1 change | |
| 12:18 Leicester | 2h02 | 14:20 Shrewsbury | 1 change | |
| 12:50 Leicester | 2h03 | 14:53 Shrewsbury | 1 change | |
| 06:50 Leicester | 2h33 | 09:23 Shrewsbury | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Leicester to Shrewsbury by train or coach
Compare train and coach prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
04 Dec
05 Dec
06 Dec
07 Dec
08 Dec
09 Dec
10 Dec
Journey information
Overview: Train from Leicester to Shrewsbury
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Leicester to Shrewsbury run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:39, the last at 22:26. The fastest train covers the 110 km distance in 2h 3m.
Distance 110 km |
Average train duration 2h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 3m |
First train 00:39 |
Last train 22:26 |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country from Leicester to Shrewsbury trainsWest Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Leicester and Shrewsbury from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
West Midlands Trains
Transport for Wales
east_midlands_trains
Cross Country
FAQs: Leicester to Shrewsbury train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester 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 Leicester and Shrewsbury
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 22:30 Saturday 05:20 - 22:30 Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
- Car Park: Short stay car park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the main entrance and lifts to all platforms. Customers with wheelchairs who require assistance on graduated slopes should press the ticket gate 'assistance' button located at the bottom of the stairs near the self service ticket machines. To ensure availability of staff to assist, it is imperative that customers book assistance in advance. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms and at the bottom of all staircases.
- 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 the Main Concourse, Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Duty Manager located on the end of Platform 3/4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub situated on the lower floor (old Red Star parcels area) which can be accessed via the lift located to the left of the Customer Information desk. Stands also available in main car park and station front near short stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the Station front
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotel
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike 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
Most popular train connections from Leicester
More options for your journey from Leicester to Shrewsbury
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Most popular trains to and from Shrewsbury and Leicester
Most popular train connections to Shrewsbury
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
