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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Port Talbot to Shrewsbury
Cheapest price
£50
Average price
£50
Fastest journey
2 h 31 m
Average duration
2 h 36 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
143 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Port Talbot to Shrewsbury is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Port Talbot to Shrewsbury will cost around £50 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £50.
Of the 5 trains that leave Port Talbot 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 143 km distance in an average of 2 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 31 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 39 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.
6:022h47Port Talbot8:49Shrewsbury£501One-way0 changes- 7:072h45Port Talbot9:52Shrewsbury£501One-way0 changes
- 9:132h39Port Talbot11:52Shrewsbury£501One-way0 changes
- 11:142h37Port Talbot13:51Shrewsbury£501One-way0 changes
- 13:142h36Port Talbot15:50Shrewsbury£501One-way0 changes
- 15:142h31Port Talbot17:45Shrewsbury£501One-way0 changes
- 13:142h36Port Talbot15:50Shrewsbury£501One-way0 changes
- 11:142h37Port Talbot13:51Shrewsbury£501One-way0 changes
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7:132h39Port Talbot9:52Shrewsbury£831One-way1 change- 8:422h39Port Talbot11:21Shrewsbury£831One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Port Talbot to Shrewsbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Port Talbot to Shrewsbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a train costs an average of £22.
Distance: 143 km
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£22 Average Price | £20 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 45m Average total duration 6h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Port Talbot to Shrewsbury train times
The table below shows live departures for Port Talbot to Shrewsbury trains for tomorrow, Sunday 19 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 4:05 Port Talbot | 3h19 | 7:24 Shrewsbury | 1 change | |
| 6:02 Port Talbot | 2h47 | 8:49 Shrewsbury | 0 changesdirect | |
| 6:16 Port Talbot | 3h07 | 9:23 Shrewsbury | 1 change | |
| 7:07 Port Talbot | 2h45 | 9:52 Shrewsbury | 0 changesdirect | |
| 7:13 Port Talbot | 2h39 | 9:52 Shrewsbury | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Port Talbot to Shrewsbury
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Trains from Port Talbot to Shrewsbury run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:14, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 143 km distance in 2h 38m.
Distance 143 km |
Average train duration 2h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 38m |
First train 5:14 |
Last train 23:58 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Port Talbot to Shrewsbury trainsTransport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Port Talbot and Shrewsbury from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Port Talbot to Shrewsbury train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Port Talbot 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 Port Talbot and Shrewsbury
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 18:30 Saturday 06:00 - 19:00 Sunday 10:00 - 17:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. Step free access to both platforms via a footbridge with lifts
- 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 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, including a Changing Places Toilet and baby changing facilities. The National Key toilets are located on platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The Changing Places Toilet is open from 06:00 to 21:30. The Accessible Toilet is open 24 hours while the Male & Female toilets and baby changing facilities are open from 06:00 to 21:00.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Cycle stands are located in the station car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait in the station car park behind the restaurant.
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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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