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Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery
Main town museum inside the old Music Hall, covering Shrewsbury’s history, Roman finds and changing exhibitions in a central location.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Shrewsbury is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Shrewsbury will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £17.
On Sat 07 Nov, we found 6 trains from Manchester to Shrewsbury, including 5 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 92 km distance in an average of 1 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 30 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.
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Trains from Manchester to Shrewsbury run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:34, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 92 km distance in 1h 4m.
Distance 92 km |
Average train duration 1h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 4m |
First train 0:34 |
Last train 23:46 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 1 day |
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Main town museum inside the old Music Hall, covering Shrewsbury’s history, Roman finds and changing exhibitions in a central location.
Museum in Shrewsbury Castle exploring the county’s regiments through uniforms, medals and stories. A strong choice for military history.
Small gallery and learning space on Wyle Cop showing contemporary exhibitions and community-led art in one of the town’s characterful quarters.
Quarry parkland beside the River Severn, popular for walks, flower displays and open lawns. A classic place to relax near the historic centre.
Formal sunken garden within the Quarry, designed for colourful seasonal planting and peaceful riverside strolling close to the town centre.
Historic street lined with independent shops and timber-framed buildings. It captures the character of old Shrewsbury and rewards slow wandering.
A rich fruit loaf from Shropshire, packed with dried fruit and spice. It is a long-standing regional bake often served sliced with butter or cheese.
A traditional Shropshire savoury pie made with bacon, apples, onion and potato. It reflects the county’s farming produce and old farmhouse cooking.
A soft blue cow’s milk cheese from Shropshire with a distinctive orange natural rind. It is one of the county’s best-known artisan foods.
Well-known Indian restaurant serving classic and contemporary dishes in a comfortable, polished setting close to the centre.
Popular burger and grill restaurant with a lively casual atmosphere. Known for generous portions and a dependable town-centre location.
Stylish central restaurant serving refined modern British cooking in an intimate, smart setting. Good for a relaxed but special meal.
Moderate for a UK market town. Dining and hotels are usually cheaper than in London, while local buses and cafés remain fairly affordable for visitors.
Service is sometimes included. If not, tip about 10% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are often rounded up, and café tipping is optional.
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Shrewsbury Station -> The Square, Shrewsbury
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester 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.

Most Manchester to Shrewsbury trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Shrewsbury train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, 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.
Manchester Oxford Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Shrewsbury has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Shrewsbury.
Ticket office support is available at Shrewsbury. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Shrewsbury: Parking, WC.
Available at Shrewsbury: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Shrewsbury: 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.
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