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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Shrewsbury station (SHR) to Birmingham International Airport
Cheapest price on 21 Sept
£5
Average ticket price on 21 Sept
£17
Fastest journey on 21 Sept
1 h 18 m
Average journey duration on 21 Sept
1 h 20 m
Trains on 21 Sept
37
Distance
74 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Shrewsbury station (SHR) to Birmingham International Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Shrewsbury station (SHR) to Birmingham International Airport will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
On Mon 21 Sept, we found 37 trains from Shrewsbury station (SHR) to Birmingham International Airport, including 16 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 74 km distance in an average of 1 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 21 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.
W11248 · W7017820:052h00Shrewsbury station (SHR)22:05Birmingham International (BHI)£51One-way1 change- W11255 · Y8109322:402h14Shrewsbury station (SHR)0:54Birmingham International (BHI)£51One-way1 change
- C16907 · W0020519:591h26Shrewsbury station (SHR)21:25Birmingham International (BHI)£51One-way1 change
- W11253 · Y8108822:002h09Shrewsbury station (SHR)0:09Birmingham International (BHI)£51One-way1 change
G3857016:301h21Shrewsbury station (SHR)17:51Birmingham International (BHI)£121One-way0 changes
- G38544+
W342625:191h18Shrewsbury station (SHR)6:37Birmingham International (BHI)£261One-way1 change - W452178:321h20Shrewsbury station (SHR)9:52Birmingham International (BHI)£141One-way0 changes
- G3857618:321h20Shrewsbury station (SHR)19:52Birmingham International (BHI)£121One-way0 changes
- G385487:301h21Shrewsbury station (SHR)8:51Birmingham International (BHI)£151One-way0 changes
- G3857016:301h21Shrewsbury station (SHR)17:51Birmingham International (BHI)£121One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Shrewsbury station (SHR) to Birmingham International Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Shrewsbury station (SHR) to Birmingham International Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 51m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £14, while a coach costs an average of £16.
Distance: 74 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£14 Average Price Cheapest | £16 Average Price | £27 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 33m Average total duration 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Shrewsbury station (SHR) to Birmingham International Airport:
A train is £3 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Shrewsbury station (SHR) to Birmingham International Airport costing on average £16.
Other travel options to Birmingham International Airport take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 3m.
Tickets start at around £14 compared to roughly £27 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £13. The journey takes 1h 21m versus 1h 12m 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.
Live departures
Shrewsbury station (SHR) to Birmingham International Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Shrewsbury station (SHR) to Birmingham International Airport trains for today, Sunday 20 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G38545 | On time 8:09 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h21 | 9:30 Birmingham International (BHI) | 0 changesdirect | |
W11200+ G01007 | On time 8:40 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h32 | 10:12 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 change | |
| W45198 | On time 9:17 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h16 | 10:33 Birmingham International (BHI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W11203+G01011 | On time 9:40 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h32 | 11:12 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 change | |
| W45204 | On time 10:30 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h21 | 11:51 Birmingham International (BHI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W11206+G01015 | On time 10:40 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h32 | 12:12 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 change | |
| G38549 | On time 11:33 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h19 | 12:52 Birmingham International (BHI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W11210+G01019 | On time 11:40 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h32 | 13:12 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 change | |
| W45241 | On time 12:32 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h19 | 13:51 Birmingham International (BHI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W11213+G01023 | On time 12:40 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h32 | 14:12 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 change | |
| G38555 | On time 13:30 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h22 | 14:52 Birmingham International (BHI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W11217 · Y80842 | On time 13:40 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h35 | 15:15 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 change | |
| W45245 | On time 14:30 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h21 | 15:51 Birmingham International (BHI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W11221 · Y80854 | On time 14:40 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h35 | 16:15 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 change | |
| G38559 | On time 15:31 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h23 | 16:54 Birmingham International (BHI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W11224+G01030 | On time 15:40 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h32 | 17:12 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 change | |
| W45194 | On time 16:31 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h21 | 17:52 Birmingham International (BHI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W11227+G01034 | On time 16:40 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h32 | 18:12 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 change | |
| G38564 | On time 17:30 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h21 | 18:51 Birmingham International (BHI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W11231+G01036 | On time 17:40 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h32 | 19:12 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 change | |
| W45225 | On time 18:31 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h21 | 19:52 Birmingham International (BHI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W11235+G01040 | On time 18:40 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h32 | 20:12 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 change | |
| G38569 | On time 19:30 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h22 | 20:52 Birmingham International (BHI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W11238+W29936 | On time 19:40 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h32 | 21:12 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 change | |
| W45253 | On time 20:33 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h18 | 21:51 Birmingham International (BHI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W11241 · L12308 | On time 20:40 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h48 | 22:28 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 change | |
| G38574 | On time 21:20 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h12 | 22:32 Birmingham International (BHI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G38579 | On time 21:33 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h17 | 22:50 Birmingham International (BHI) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Shrewsbury station (SHR) to Birmingham International Airport
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Trains from Shrewsbury station (SHR) to Birmingham International Airport run on average 27 times per day, taking around 1h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 15 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:07, the last at 10:33. The fastest train covers the 74 km distance in 1h 7m.
Distance 74 km |
Average train duration 1h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 27 |
Direct trains 15 |
Fastest train 1h 7m |
First train 7:07 |
Last train 10:33 |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 7 days |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales from Shrewsbury station (SHR) to Birmingham International Airport trainsWest Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Shrewsbury station (SHR) and Birmingham International Airport from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Shrewsbury station (SHR) to Birmingham International Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Shrewsbury station (SHR) to Birmingham International Airport 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 Birmingham International Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Shrewsbury station (SHR) and Birmingham International Airport
Most Shrewsbury station (SHR) to Birmingham International Airport trains use the Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Street station pair. Use this guide to compare Shrewsbury station (SHR) and Birmingham International Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Shrewsbury from Shrewsbury city centre
Shrewsbury 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
Food and drink options are available at Shrewsbury.
Tickets and information
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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Shrewsbury: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Shrewsbury: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
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.
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