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Barmouth Museum
Local history museum in Ty Gwyn. Displays cover Barmouth’s maritime past, railways, local life and the story of the town and district.
Cheapest price on 03 Sept
£33
Average ticket price on 03 Sept
£33
Fastest journey on 03 Sept
2 h 22 m
Average journey duration on 03 Sept
2 h 28 m
Trains on 03 Sept
8
Distance
88 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Shrewsbury to Barmouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Shrewsbury to Barmouth will cost around £33 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £33.
To travel from Shrewsbury to Barmouth you need to make at least one change.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Shrewsbury to Barmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 2m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £17, while a train costs an average of £17.
Distance: 88 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£17 Average Price Cheapest | £18 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Barmouth take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 29m.
Tickets start at around £17 compared to roughly £18 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £0.96. The journey takes 2h 32m versus 1h 49m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Transport for Wales.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Shrewsbury to Barmouth trains for today, Wednesday 2 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 17:29 Shrewsbury | 2h34 | 20:03 Barmouth | 1 change | |
![]() | 20:32 Shrewsbury | 2h22 | 22:54 Barmouth | 1 change | |
![]() | 21:50 Shrewsbury | 9h54 | 7:44 Barmouth | 1 change | |
| Thursday 3 September | |||||
![]() | 7:27 Shrewsbury | 2h32 | 9:59 Barmouth | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:30 Shrewsbury | 2h30 | 12:00 Barmouth | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:27 Shrewsbury | 2h28 | 13:55 Barmouth | 1 change | |
![]() | 13:27 Shrewsbury | 2h29 | 15:56 Barmouth | 1 change | |
![]() | 15:27 Shrewsbury | 2h32 | 17:59 Barmouth | 1 change | |
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Trains from Shrewsbury to Barmouth run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:27, the last at 20:32. The fastest train covers the 88 km distance in 2h 33m.
Distance 88 km |
Average train duration 2h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 33m |
First train 7:27 |
Last train 20:32 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Discover the best of Barmouth — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Barmouth trip today.
Local history museum in Ty Gwyn. Displays cover Barmouth’s maritime past, railways, local life and the story of the town and district.
Small maritime museum at Barmouth harbour with lifeboat and seafaring displays, giving a clear introduction to the town’s coastal heritage.
Gallery and arts venue in Harlech showing contemporary work by Welsh and visiting artists. A worthwhile cultural stop within easy reach of Barmouth.
Broad sandy beach backed by dunes and sea views. Popular for walks, paddling and sunsets, with easy access from the town centre.
Long-distance walking and cycling trail on the former railway line. The Barmouth section offers striking estuary scenery and easy gradients.
Harbour area with fishing boats, estuary views and easy access to the bridge and town. A pleasant base for short strolls and photos.
Traditional Welsh lamb, often roast or slow-cooked, is prized for local hill grazing and a distinctive flavour linked to rural North Wales.
Salt-marsh lamb from the Welsh coast has a subtly savoury taste from coastal grazing and is a regional speciality when in season.
Bara brith is a Welsh tea loaf packed with dried fruit and spice, traditionally served sliced with butter at tea time.
Popular seafront bistro serving seafood, steaks and modern British dishes in a relaxed setting overlooking the harbour.
Well-known harbour-side pub and restaurant with classic British meals, local seafood and a traditional atmosphere.
Established café and bistro known for breakfast, brunch, cakes and light lunches in a friendly, casual town-centre setting.
Moderate for a UK seaside town: pubs and cafés are fairly priced, but summer stays can rise. Local buses and rail are manageable for most visitors.
Tipping is modest. Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Cafés: rounding up is fine. Taxis: round up or add about 10% for good service.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Shrewsbury to Barmouth 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 Barmouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Shrewsbury to Barmouth trains use the Shrewsbury to Barmouth station pair. Use this guide to compare Shrewsbury and Barmouth train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Shrewsbury has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Shrewsbury.
Ticket office support is available at Shrewsbury. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Shrewsbury: Parking, WC.
Available at Shrewsbury: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Shrewsbury: 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.
Barmouth has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Barmouth.
Ticket office support is available at Barmouth. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Barmouth: Parking.
Available at Barmouth: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Barmouth: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B1. Access to Platform 1 (to Machynlleth) is via a shallow ramp at the front of the station. Access to Platform 2 (to Pwllheli) is via a shallow ramp with handrails on Marine Parade and the level crossing, 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: No.
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