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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Newport to Shrewsbury
Cheapest price
£29
Average price
£33
Fastest journey
1 h 45 m
Average duration
1 h 48 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
126 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newport to Shrewsbury is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newport to Shrewsbury will cost around £33 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £29.
Of the 3 trains that leave Newport for Shrewsbury every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 126 km distance in an average of 1 h 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 53 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 Newport to Shrewsbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newport 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 1h 47m. 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 £24, and a train costs an average of £30.
Distance: 126 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£37 Average Price | £29 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 12m Average total duration 4h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Newport to Shrewsbury train times
The table below shows live departures for Newport to Shrewsbury trains for tomorrow, Sunday 21 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:24 Newport | 1h53 | 12:17 Shrewsbury | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:28 Newport | 1h45 | 12:13 Shrewsbury | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Newport to Shrewsbury
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Trains from Newport to Shrewsbury run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 but you can travel from only £24 by coach.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:35, the last at 23:20. The fastest train covers the 126 km distance in 1h 42m.
Distance 126 km |
Average train duration 1h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 42m |
First train 04:35 |
Last train 23:20 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales from Newport to Shrewsbury trainsTransport for Wales trains will get you between Newport 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: Newport to Shrewsbury train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newport 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 Newport and Shrewsbury
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Parking
Accessibility
WC
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 06:30 - 20:30 Sunday 08:00 - 19:45
- Type of shops available: Newsagent (available on platforms 2 and 3).
- Car Park: High Street
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B Step free access is available to all platforms via lifts.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: The pay phone is located 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2 and Platform 4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coach stop on Queensway, adjacent to the station taxi rank, unless otherwise stated on the station poster boards.
Parking
DiningAccessibilityWC
HotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike 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
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