The cheapest and fastest trains from Ruabon to Shrewsbury
Cheapest price
£13
Average price
£13
Fastest journey
29 m
Average duration
30 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
36 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ruabon to Shrewsbury is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ruabon to Shrewsbury will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £13.
Of the 5 trains that leave Ruabon for Shrewsbury every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 36 km distance in an average of 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 29 m .
The slowest trains will take 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.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Ruabon to Shrewsbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ruabon to Shrewsbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £4.
Distance: 36 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£8 Average Price | £6 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 2m Average total duration Fastest 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Ruabon to Shrewsbury train times
The table below shows live departures for Ruabon to Shrewsbury trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:51 Ruabon | 0h32 | 13:23 Shrewsbury | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 21 December | |||||
![]() | 09:42 Ruabon | 0h31 | 10:13 Shrewsbury | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ruabon to Shrewsbury
Trains from Ruabon to Shrewsbury run on average 5 times per day, taking around 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:40, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 36 km distance in 31m.
Distance 36 km |
Average train duration 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 31m |
First train 00:40 |
Last train 23:40 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales from Ruabon to Shrewsbury trainsTransport for Wales trains will get you between Ruabon and Shrewsbury from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Ruabon to Shrewsbury train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ruabon 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 Ruabon and Shrewsbury
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B3. Access to Platform 1 (to Chester) is via a footbridge with 52 steps. Step free access to Platform 2 (to Wrexham) from the station entrance
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the bus stop in the bus turning circle outside the station
- 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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