The cheapest and fastest trains from Shrewsbury station (SHR) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
58 m
Average duration
1 h
Trains per day
51
Distance
63 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Shrewsbury station (SHR) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) 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 New Street (BHM) will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
Of the 51 trains that leave Shrewsbury station (SHR) for Birmingham New Street (BHM) every day 51 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 63 km distance in an average of 1 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 58 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 1 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.
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Compare train and coach for Shrewsbury station (SHR) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Shrewsbury station (SHR) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £2, and a coach costs an average of £10.
Distance: 63 km
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Live departures
Shrewsbury station (SHR) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) train times
The table below shows live departures for Shrewsbury station (SHR) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trains for today, Monday 23 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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W06336 | On time 22:00 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h21 | 23:21 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
L64404 | On time 22:30 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h02 | 23:32 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
W06337 | On time 22:40 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h11 | 23:51 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
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L64463 | On time 05:18 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 0h58 | 06:16 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
P05488 | 05:59 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h01 | 07:00 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
P05550 | On time 06:10 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h23 | 07:33 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
L64466 | On time 06:30 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h02 | 07:32 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
W05296 | On time 06:57 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h03 | 08:00 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
W06286 | On time 07:05 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h21 | 08:26 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
L64468 | On time 07:30 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h02 | 08:32 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
W05297 | On time 07:57 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h03 | 09:00 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
W06289 | On time 08:05 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h21 | 09:26 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
L64472 | On time 08:32 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 0h58 | 09:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
W05298 | On time 08:59 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h01 | 10:00 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
W06293 | On time 09:05 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h21 | 10:26 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
L64474 | On time 09:30 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h02 | 10:32 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
W05300 | On time 09:59 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h01 | 11:00 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
W06297 | On time 10:05 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h21 | 11:26 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
L64478 | On time 10:30 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h02 | 11:32 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
W05303 | On time 10:59 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h01 | 12:00 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
W06301 | On time 11:05 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h21 | 12:26 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
L64480 | On time 11:30 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h02 | 12:32 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
W05305 | On time 11:59 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h01 | 13:00 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
W06304 | On time 12:05 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h21 | 13:26 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
L64484 | On time 12:30 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h01 | 13:31 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
W05306 | On time 12:59 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h01 | 14:00 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
W06306 | On time 13:05 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h21 | 14:26 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
L64486 | On time 13:30 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h02 | 14:32 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
W05309 | On time 13:59 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h01 | 15:00 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
W06309 | On time 14:05 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h21 | 15:26 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
L64490 | On time 14:30 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h02 | 15:32 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
W05310 | On time 14:59 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h01 | 16:00 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
W06314 | On time 15:05 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h21 | 16:26 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
L64492 | On time 15:31 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h01 | 16:32 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
W05312 | On time 15:59 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h01 | 17:00 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
W06318 | On time 16:05 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h21 | 17:26 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
L64496 | On time 16:30 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h02 | 17:32 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
W05314 | On time 16:59 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h01 | 18:00 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
W06321 | On time 17:05 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h21 | 18:26 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
L64498 | On time 17:30 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h02 | 18:32 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
W05316 | On time 17:59 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h01 | 19:00 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
W06325 | On time 18:05 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h21 | 19:26 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
L64502 | On time 18:31 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h01 | 19:32 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
W05319 | On time 18:59 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h01 | 20:00 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
W06328 | On time 19:05 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h21 | 20:26 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
L64505 | On time 19:30 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h02 | 20:32 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
W05321 | On time 19:59 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h01 | 21:00 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
W06331 | On time 20:05 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h21 | 21:26 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
W05322 | On time 20:59 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h01 | 22:00 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
W06333 | On time 21:05 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h21 | 22:26 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
L64506 | On time 21:25 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h10 | 22:35 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Shrewsbury station (SHR) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Trains from Shrewsbury station (SHR) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £2 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:59, the last at 22:40. The fastest train covers the 63 km distance in 58m.
Distance 63 km |
Average train duration 1h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £2 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 58m |
First train 05:59 |
Last train 22:40 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains from Shrewsbury station (SHR) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trainsTransport for Wales, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Shrewsbury station (SHR) and Birmingham New Street (BHM) from £2. 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 New Street (BHM) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Shrewsbury station (SHR) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) 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 New Street (BHM), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Shrewsbury station (SHR) and Birmingham New Street (BHM)
- 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
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud.
- You can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street.
- Type of shops available: Boots located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier Camden Food located beyond the ticket barrier Costa located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 5b escalator Funky Pigeon located beyond the ticket barrier between Platform escalators 9-10 M&S Food located on the main concourse Mi Casa Burritos located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 9 escalator The Pasty Shop located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 7 escalator W H Smith located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier
- Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
- All Bar One
- Leon
- Caffè Nero
- Five Guys
- Krispy Kreme
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Wasabi
- Starbucks
- Hotel Chocolat
- Taxi: Taxis drop off with the 'drop & go' in the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). For more information visit Traintaxi
- Accessible taxis: Taxis drop off within the 'drop & go' off the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). All taxis are accessible with manual wheelchairs, most are accessible with electric wheelchairs. For more information visit Traintaxi
- Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
- Toilets Location: Male, Female, Accessible and Baby Change facilities are available in all parts of the station. These are located between: Platforms 2 - 3a (Blue Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11a (Yellow Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11b (Red Lounge)
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Close to Platforms 1A and 12A and Platforms 10 and 11B
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
- Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center
- Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station)
- Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham
- Waiting rooms location: There are two large seating areas beyond the ticket barrier between the escalators to platforms 5b and 8b. All platforms have waiting areas with seating
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- In the middle of the station.
- Bus lines: N5, N6, N8, 4, 9, 23, 45, 50, 61, X51, X70
- Train lines: West Midlands, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales
- Onward travel information: There are nearby bus stops on Smallbrook Queensway and Hill Street Most buses are wheelchair accessible. ********************************************************************************************************** For information go to the local travel information office by the Stephenson Street entrance. Alternatively, visit Transport for West Midlands, or call 0121 214 7214.

