The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Shrewsbury
Cheapest price
£21
Average price
£55
Fastest journey
3 h 55 m
Average duration
4 h 2 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
224 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Shrewsbury is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Shrewsbury will cost around £55 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £21.
To travel from London to Shrewsbury you need to make at least one change.
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Compare train, coach and flight for London to Shrewsbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Shrewsbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a flight costs an average of £45.
Distance: 224 km
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3h 24m Average total duration 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 23m Average total duration 4h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
London to Shrewsbury train times
The table below shows live departures for London to Shrewsbury trains for today, Friday 19 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L02181+ L64726 | 10:02 London Euston (EUS) | 2h43 | 12:45 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1 change | |
C90854+ C74907+ W06659 | 10:02 London Marylebone (MYB) | 3h45 | 13:47 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 2 changes | |
W02050+ P05507 | 10:10 London Euston (EUS) | 2h49 | 12:59 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1 change | |
W02929+ L22750 | On time 10:40 London Euston (EUS) | 2h42 | 13:22 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1 change | |
W05525 · W05351 · P05509 | On time 10:46 London Euston (EUS) | 3h07 | 13:53 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 2 changes | |
C90856+ C75304+ W06661 | 11:02 London Marylebone (MYB) | 3h45 | 14:47 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 2 changes | |
C90856+ P05511 | 11:02 London Marylebone (MYB) | 3h51 | 14:53 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1 change | |
L02183+ L64728 | 11:02 London Euston (EUS) | 2h39 | 13:41 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1 change | |
W02963+ P05509 | On time 11:10 London Euston (EUS) | 2h43 | 13:53 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1 change | |
W02534+ L65933 | On time 11:33 London Euston (EUS) | 2h39 | 14:12 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1 change | |
C01379+ L64189 | On time 11:40 London Euston (EUS) | 2h42 | 14:22 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1 change | |
W05530 · W05355 · P05511 | On time 11:46 London Euston (EUS) | 3h07 | 14:53 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 2 changes | |
C90860+ P05513 | 12:02 London Marylebone (MYB) | 3h51 | 15:53 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1 change | |
C90860+ C72325+ W06665 | 12:02 London Marylebone (MYB) | 3h45 | 15:47 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 2 changes | |
W04139+ L64730 | On time 12:05 London Euston (EUS) | 2h40 | 14:45 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1 change | |
L02346+ P05511 | 12:10 London Euston (EUS) | 2h43 | 14:53 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1 change | |
L02376+ L64525 | On time 12:40 London Euston (EUS) | 2h41 | 15:21 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1 change | |
P05533 · W05361 · P05513 | 12:46 London Euston (EUS) | 3h07 | 15:53 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 2 changes | |
C90865+ C74910+ W06667 | 13:02 London Marylebone (MYB) | 3h45 | 16:47 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 2 changes | |
L02187+ L64732 | On time 13:02 London Euston (EUS) | 2h38 | 15:40 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1 change | |
W02042+ P05513 | On time 13:10 London Euston (EUS) | 2h43 | 15:53 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1 change | |
W02529+ L65943 | On time 13:33 London Euston (EUS) | 2h39 | 16:12 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1 change | |
W01944+ L64195 | On time 13:40 London Euston (EUS) | 2h40 | 16:20 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1 change | |
W05541 · W05365 · P05515 | On time 13:46 London Euston (EUS) | 3h07 | 16:53 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 2 changes | |
W05737 · P05517 | 13:56 London Euston (EUS) | 3h57 | 17:53 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1 change | |
L02190+ L64734 | On time 14:02 London Euston (EUS) | 2h44 | 16:46 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1 change | |
W02038+ P05515 | 14:10 London Euston (EUS) | 2h43 | 16:53 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1 change | |
L02377+ L64531 | On time 14:40 London Euston (EUS) | 2h43 | 17:23 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1 change | |
W05547 · W05370 · P05517 | 14:46 London Euston (EUS) | 3h07 | 17:53 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 2 changes | |
C90873+ C74914+ W06674 | 15:02 London Marylebone (MYB) | 3h45 | 18:47 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 2 changes | |
L02193+ L64736 | On time 15:02 London Euston (EUS) | 2h42 | 17:44 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1 change | |
C90873+ P05519 | 15:02 London Marylebone (MYB) | 3h51 | 18:53 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1 change | |
W02034+ P05517 | On time 15:10 London Euston (EUS) | 2h43 | 17:53 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1 change | |
W02523+ L65959 | 15:33 London Euston (EUS) | 2h39 | 18:12 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1 change | |
W02924+ L64200 | On time 15:36 London Euston (EUS) | 2h45 | 18:21 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1 change | |
W05554 · W05376 · P05519 | On time 15:46 London Euston (EUS) | 3h07 | 18:53 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 2 changes | |
W05554 · W05756+ L64538 | On time 15:46 London Euston (EUS) | 3h37 | 19:23 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 2 changes | |
W05761 · P05521 | On time 15:56 London Euston (EUS) | 4h00 | 19:56 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1 change | |
L02196+ L64739 | On time 16:02 London Euston (EUS) | 2h47 | 18:49 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1 change | |
W02031+ P05519 | On time 16:10 London Euston (EUS) | 2h43 | 18:53 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1 change | |
L02379+ L64538 | On time 16:40 London Euston (EUS) | 2h43 | 19:23 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1 change | |
W05559 · W05381 · P05521 | On time 16:46 London Euston (EUS) | 3h10 | 19:56 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 2 changes | |
W05775 · P05523 | On time 16:56 London Euston (EUS) | 3h59 | 20:55 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1 change | |
L02199+ L64740 | On time 17:02 London Euston (EUS) | 2h42 | 19:44 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1 change | |
W02026+ P05521 | On time 17:10 London Euston (EUS) | 2h46 | 19:56 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1 change | |
W02922+ L64203 | On time 17:40 London Euston (EUS) | 2h44 | 20:24 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1 change | |
L02225+ L65970 | On time 17:43 London Euston (EUS) | 2h48 | 20:31 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1 change | |
W05564 · W05386 · P05523 | 17:46 London Euston (EUS) | 3h09 | 20:55 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 2 changes | |
L02249+ L64743 | On time 18:02 London Euston (EUS) | 2h47 | 20:49 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1 change | |
W02021+ P05523 | On time 18:10 London Euston (EUS) | 2h45 | 20:55 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1 change | |
W05789+ L64689 | 18:26 London Euston (EUS) | 3h55 | 22:21 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1 change | |
W01986+ L64545 | 18:40 London Euston (EUS) | 2h41 | 21:21 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1 change | |
W05568 · W05390 · P05525 | 18:46 London Euston (EUS) | 3h10 | 21:56 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 2 changes | |
W02015+ P05525 | On time 19:10 London Euston (EUS) | 2h46 | 21:56 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1 change | |
W05794 · W06687 | On time 19:23 London Euston (EUS) | 4h13 | 23:36 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1 change | |
C90735+ W06687 | 19:36 London Marylebone (MYB) | 4h00 | 23:36 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1 change | |
| Saturday 20 December | |||||
P30034+ C72294+ L64511 | On time 05:22 London Paddington (PAD) | 3h58 | 09:20 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 2 changes | |
W08387 · P05502 | On time 05:39 London Euston (EUS) | 4h14 | 09:53 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1 change | |
L23234+ C75378+ P05502 | On time 05:52 London Paddington (PAD) | 4h01 | 09:53 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 2 changes | |
L23234+ C75378 · C74900+ W06647 | On time 05:52 London Paddington (PAD) | 3h55 | 09:47 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London to Shrewsbury
Trains from London to Shrewsbury run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:39, the last at 21:33. The fastest train covers the 224 km distance in 2h 45m.
Distance 224 km |
Average train duration 2h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 2h 45m |
First train 00:39 |
Last train 21:33 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales from London to Shrewsbury trainsAvanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales trains will get you between London and Shrewsbury from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: London to Shrewsbury train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London 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 London and Shrewsbury
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:00 - 00:00
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- Excess Baggage Co luggage storage is located near the entrance to Platform 16 and is open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops - see the Station Plan map.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Nando's
- The Signal Box
- Delice de France
- Tortilla
- Starbucks
- AMT Coffee
- Upper Crust
- Camden Food Co.
- & many more
- Taxi: The taxi rank is located beneath the station.
- Accessible taxis: The route to the main taxi pick up point has steps, so anyone with mobility problems can use the disabled taxi pick up point reached via the lifts. You can request assistance to and from the taxi rank can using the telephones at the top of the stairs and at the taxi set down point. Or by telephoning Mobility Assistance at London Euston on 0207 922 6482. The main taxi rank is beneath the station and is reached via the lifts next to the main ticket office or the stairs by the entrance to the Underground.
- Station is fully accessible, and passengers can request assistance at the mobility assistance reception desk.
- Toilets Location: These are located by the entrance to platforms 1-3 There are also accessible showers located in the First Class Lounge, shared between Caledonian Sleeper and Avanti West Coast.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: These are located adjacent to the main public toilets, by the entrance to platforms 1-3.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hilton London Euston
- The Wesley Euston Hotel
- Travelodge London Central Euston
- Waiting rooms location: Located by the entrance to platforms 16-18
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:00 - 00:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 18 at buffer end, West Colonnade opposite Sainsbury's, alongside station entrance, East Colonnade opposite M&S and to the rear of Nandos and Cafe Rouge
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the center of the station's main concourse.
- Tube lines: Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern (Bank and Charing Cross branches), Victoria
- Overground lines: Watford DC
- Bus lines: 18, 30, 59, 68, 73, 91, 168, 205, 253, 390, N5, N20, N73, N91, N205, N253
- Rail lines: London North Western Railway, London Overground, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Go to Platform 2, there is a gate adjacent to the station from the main road.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 22:10 Saturday 06:30 - 22:10 Sunday 07:30 - 21:40
- Type of shops available: Kiosk News agent Flower stall Hairdresser Dry cleaner Shoe repairer Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Access Category A. Step Free access to all platforms.
- Accessible taxis: If you would like us to assist you in booking an accessible taxi for your onward journey please contact 03456 005 165.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All ticket machines at this station are accessible with adjustable height displays.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: On main concourse area Customers are also advised that the majority of trains have toilet facilities onboard.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
- Waiting rooms location: Seating areas are located around the station concourse and on the platforms. There is however no dedicated and identifiable waiting room available at Marylebone station.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 1, 2 and 3.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 03456 005 165 (Option 3 > Option 3)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At station entrance.
- Metro: Bakerloo Line.
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:59
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Onward travel information: National Rail trains serving London Paddington National Express coaches to Victoria Coach Station and Gatwick Airport London Underground
- Metro: Connection available with the London Underground (Piccadilly Line)
- 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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