The cheapest and fastest trains from Shotton to London
Cheapest price
£30
Average price
£58
Fastest journey
2 h 32 m
Average duration
3 h 28 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
274 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Shotton to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Shotton to London will cost around £58 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £30.
Of the 3 trains that leave Shotton for London 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 274 km distance in an average of 3 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 32 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 4 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, coach and flight for Shotton to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Shotton to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a flight costs an average of £103.
Distance: 274 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£44 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest | £103 Average Price |
2h 42m Average total duration 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 28m Average total duration 5h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Shotton to London train times
The table below shows live departures for Shotton to London trains for today, Thursday 4 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:21 Shotton | 2h49 | 07:10 London | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:37 Shotton | 2h32 | 12:09 London | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Shotton to London
Trains from Shotton to London run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 22:00. The fastest train covers the 274 km distance in 2h 49m.
Distance 274 km |
Average train duration 2h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 49m |
First train 05:20 |
Last train 22:00 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales from Shotton to London trainsAvanti West Coast, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Shotton and London from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Shotton to London train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Shotton to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Shotton and London
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 07:30 - 12:30 Saturday 08:45 - 13:45 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B3. Shotton station is split into two levels. Shotton and Shotton High Level. At Shotton (Platforms 1 and 2): No wheelchair access to Platform 1 (to Chester). Access to Platform 2 (to Holyhead) is via the small car park at the end of Alexandra Street. Customers are advised to travel to Flint and change trains. The nearest fully accessible station to Shotton is Flint. Shotton High Level (Platforms 3 and 4): No wheelchair access between platforms. Steep paths to platforms via Chester Road West and under bridge. The nearest fully accessible station to Shotton High Level is Hawarden Bridge.
- 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) 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: In the car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens
- Onward travel information: The nearest bus stops are located outside the station on Chester Road West.
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Use the bus stop on Chester Road West in front of the Shotton Kebab House.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 20:15 Saturday 07:00 - 20:15 Sunday 08:10 - 18:40 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B3. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details -Step free access to platform for services to and away from London via main entrance and steep ramps. There is no step free access to Platform 1. Only stepped access via footbridge for access to platform 1 to Bromley North and Sundridge Park stations.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: booking hall
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:45 Saturday 05:00 - 22:45 Sunday 06:00 - 22:00
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Ladies on Platform 2/3, Gentleman's on Platform 4/5 Open Mon-Sat 0500-2000, Sun 0600-2000.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platforms 2 & 3- Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting rooms on platforms 2/3 and 4/5 Only available up to 8pm (20:00 hrs)
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 2 & 3
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses to Lewisham/Hither green is bus stop L at the junction of Baring Road and Downham way. Buses for stations to Orpington / Sundridge Park and Bromley North is bus stop B outside the station entrance. ( This may be subject to short notice alteration due to local major roadworks at present.)
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:59
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Onward travel information: National Rail trains serving London Paddington National Express coaches to Victoria Coach Station and Gatwick Airport London Underground
- Metro: Connection available with the London Underground (Piccadilly Line)
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:59
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
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