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Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Shrewsbury to Gobowen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Shrewsbury to Gobowen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 47m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £7, while a train costs an average of £7.
Distance: 28 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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£7 Average Price Cheapest | £6 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
47m Average total duration Fastest 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 15m sooner (17m by train vs 32m by car). Tickets start at around £7 compared to roughly £6 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Transport for Wales.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Shrewsbury to Gobowen
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Trains from Shrewsbury to Gobowen run on average 9 times per day, taking around 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:38, the last at 23:38. The fastest train covers the 28 km distance in 17m.
Distance 28 km |
Average train duration 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 17m |
First train 5:38 |
Last train 23:38 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Transport for Wales from Shrewsbury to Gobowen trainsTransport for Wales trains will get you between Shrewsbury and Gobowen from £6. 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 Gobowen train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Shrewsbury to Gobowen 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 Gobowen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Shrewsbury and Gobowen
Most Shrewsbury to Gobowen trains use the Shrewsbury to Gobowen station pair. Use this guide to compare Shrewsbury and Gobowen train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Shrewsbury station do trains to Gobowen 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.
Which Gobowen station do trains from Shrewsbury arrive at?
Getting to Gobowen from Gobowen city centre
Gobowen train station facilities and services
Gobowen has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Gobowen. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, 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 Gobowen: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Gobowen: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Gobowen: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B1. Step free access to Platform 1 (to Shrewsbury) via a path with slight gradient from the main road. Step free access to Platform 2 (to Chester) via a path from the main road, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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