The cheapest and fastest trains from Shrewsbury to Glasgow
Cheapest price
£204
Average price
£204
Fastest journey
4 h 18 m
Average duration
4 h 21 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
364 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Shrewsbury to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Shrewsbury to Glasgow will cost around £204 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £204.
To travel from Shrewsbury to Glasgow you need to make at least one change.
6:224h20Shrewsbury10:42Glasgow£2041One-way1 change
6:464h32Shrewsbury11:18Glasgow£2041One-way1 change
8:514h24Shrewsbury13:15Glasgow£2041One-way1 change
10:554h22Shrewsbury15:17Glasgow£2041One-way1 change
12:554h26Shrewsbury17:21Glasgow£2041One-way1 change
16:554h18Shrewsbury21:13Glasgow£2041One-way1 change
6:224h20Shrewsbury10:42Glasgow£2041One-way1 change
10:554h22Shrewsbury15:17Glasgow£2041One-way1 change
18:564h22Shrewsbury23:18Glasgow£2041One-way1 change
8:514h24Shrewsbury13:15Glasgow£2041One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Shrewsbury to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Shrewsbury to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £39, and a train costs an average of £35.
Distance: 364 km
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Most popular Train | Flight |
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£88 Average Price | £80 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 34m Average total duration 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Shrewsbury to Glasgow train times
The table below shows live departures for Shrewsbury to Glasgow trains for tomorrow, Monday 20 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:22 Shrewsbury | 4h20 | 10:42 Glasgow | 1 change | |
![]() | 6:46 Shrewsbury | 4h32 | 11:18 Glasgow | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:51 Shrewsbury | 4h24 | 13:15 Glasgow | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:55 Shrewsbury | 4h22 | 15:17 Glasgow | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:55 Shrewsbury | 4h26 | 17:21 Glasgow | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:55 Shrewsbury | 4h30 | 19:25 Glasgow | 1 change | |
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Why book with Omio vs Avanti West Coast?
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Shrewsbury to Glasgow
Trains from Shrewsbury to Glasgow run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £35 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:28, the last at 20:06. The fastest train covers the 364 km distance in 4h 15m.
Distance 364 km |
Average train duration 4h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £35 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 15m |
First train 4:28 |
Last train 20:06 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales from Shrewsbury to Glasgow trainsAvanti West Coast, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Shrewsbury and Glasgow from £35. 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 Glasgow train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Shrewsbury to Glasgow 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 Glasgow, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Shrewsbury and Glasgow
Most Shrewsbury to Glasgow trains use the Shrewsbury to Glasgow Central station pair, with some services arriving at Glasgow Queen Street. Use this guide to compare Shrewsbury and Glasgow train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Shrewsbury station do trains to Glasgow leave from?
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.
Getting to Glasgow Central from Glasgow city centre
Glasgow Central train station facilities and services
Glasgow Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Krispy Kreme, Gordon St Coffee, Starbucks, Upper Crust, The Beer House, Patisserie Valerie, Alston Bar & Beef
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are there is an ATM machine located on the concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 09:15 - 21:30. Information desks are there is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Glasgow Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Glasgow Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Central: There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Indigo Glasgow, Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow, voco Grand Central Glasgow.
Getting to Glasgow Queen Street from Glasgow city centre
Glasgow Queen Street train station facilities and services
Glasgow Queen Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Glasgow Queen Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), 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 Glasgow Queen Street: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Queen Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Information Desk on Concourse, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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