The cheapest and fastest trains from Shrewsbury to Craven Arms
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
27 m
Average duration
28 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
30 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Shrewsbury to Craven Arms is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Shrewsbury to Craven Arms will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
Of the 2 trains that leave Shrewsbury for Craven Arms every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 30 km distance in an average of 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 27 m .
The slowest trains will take 29 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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Journey information
Overview: Train from Shrewsbury to Craven Arms
Trains from Shrewsbury to Craven Arms run on average 6 times per day, taking around 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:42. The fastest train covers the 30 km distance in 27m.
Distance 30 km |
Average train duration 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 27m |
First train 00:04 |
Last train 23:42 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales from Shrewsbury to Craven Arms trainsTransport for Wales trains will get you between Shrewsbury and Craven Arms from £9. 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 to Craven Arms train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Shrewsbury to Craven Arms 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 Craven Arms, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Shrewsbury and Craven Arms
- 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
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B2. Step free access to Platform 1 (to Shrewsbury) is available via a ramp from Ash Close. Step free access to Platform 2 (to Hereford) is available from the car park. Both platforms are connected via a footbridge or a long detour.
- 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: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: On Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the station car park
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