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Compare train for Salisbury to Shrewsbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salisbury to Shrewsbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £71. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £71, and a train costs an average of £100.
Distance: 194 km
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Salisbury to Shrewsbury
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Trains from Salisbury to Shrewsbury run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £100 but you can travel from only £71 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:18, the last at 18:47. The fastest train covers the 194 km distance in 4h 10m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £71
Distance 194 km |
Average train duration 4h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £100 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 4h 10m |
First train 05:18 |
Last train 18:47 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £71
Train companies: first_great_western from Salisbury to Shrewsbury trainsfirst_great_western trains will get you between Salisbury and Shrewsbury from £71. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 38m
Cheapest Price
£112
first_great_western frequency
16 a day
FAQs: Salisbury to Shrewsbury train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salisbury 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.
To fully explore Shrewsbury, including its historic sites, shopping, and surrounding countryside, a stay of two to three days is recommended.
The cost of a train ticket from Salisbury to Shrewsbury can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £100, while the average price tends to be around £100.
The cheapest way to get from Salisbury to Shrewsbury is by coach, costing approximately £71.
The train distance from Salisbury to Shrewsbury is 194 km.
To travel from Salisbury to Shrewsbury, you can take a train.
The last train from Salisbury to Shrewsbury departs at 18:47.
There is no night train service from Salisbury to Shrewsbury.
Booking trains from Salisbury to Shrewsbury in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Salisbury to Shrewsbury covers a distance of 194 km and takes approximately 4h 10m. Trains run 4 per day.
The train station in Salisbury that goes to Shrewsbury is Salisbury station (SAL), and it arrives at Shrewsbury station (SHR).
The first train from Salisbury to Shrewsbury leaves at 5:18.
Trains from Salisbury to Shrewsbury run approximately 4 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Salisbury to Shrewsbury.
Yes, you can take the train from Salisbury to Shrewsbury.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Salisbury to Shrewsbury.
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Important Stations and Airports in Salisbury and Shrewsbury
Salisbury
Shrewsbury
The major train station for departures in Salisbury is Salisbury. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Salisbury for your trip from Salisbury to Shrewsbury.
Amenities at train station
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Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 20:00 Saturday 06:20 - 19:30 Sunday 08:10 - 20:00
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - There is step free access to all platforms. Access to platforms 5 (for trains to Cardiff and the West of England) and 6 (for some services to Basingstoke and London Waterloo) are via level access. Access to all other platforms is via a subway with steep ramps. A staff operated powered wheelchair is available for customers who have difficulty using the ramps. Please speak to our assisted travel team or a member of station staff. Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2/3 and on Platform 4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 2/3 and on Platform 4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected] The baby changing facilities are located in the toilets on Platform 4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 2, 3 and 4
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car park, platform 4 and platform 6 Secure Cycle compound for Season Ticket holders
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
Public transport options for Salisbury
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt, off South Western Road
The major train station for arrivals in Shrewsbury is Shrewsbury. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Shrewsbury for your journey to Shrewsbury from Salisbury.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 20:40 Saturday 05:20 - 19:40 Sunday 07:20 - 19:40
Parking
- Car Park: Station Forecourt
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On Platform 7
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Shrewsbury
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the station forecourt
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