The cheapest and fastest trains from Shrewsbury to Newport
Cheapest price
£29
Average price
£32
Fastest journey
1 h 35 m
Average duration
1 h 45 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
126 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Shrewsbury to Newport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Shrewsbury to Newport will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £29.
Of the 6 trains that leave Shrewsbury for Newport every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 126 km distance in an average of 1 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 49 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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G56001Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Shrewsbury to Newport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Shrewsbury to Newport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £26, and a coach costs an average of £23.
Distance: 126 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£33 Average Price Cheapest | £40 Average Price |
2h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration 4h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Shrewsbury to Newport train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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G56001 | On time 06:10 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h49 | 07:59 Newport (South Wales) (NWP) | 0 changesdirect | |
G55954 | On time 06:35 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h47 | 08:22 Newport (South Wales) (NWP) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Shrewsbury to Newport
Distance 126 km |
Average train duration 1h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 35m |
First train 04:31 |
Last train 23:20 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales from Shrewsbury to Newport trainsTransport for Wales trains will get you between Shrewsbury and Newport from £23. 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 Newport train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Shrewsbury and Newport
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 06:30 - 20:30 Sunday 08:00 - 19:45
- Type of shops available: Newsagent (available on platforms 2 and 3).
- Car Park: High Street
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B Step free access is available to all platforms via lifts.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: The pay phone is located on platforms 2 and 3.
- 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: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2 and Platform 4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coach stop on Queensway, adjacent to the station taxi rank, unless otherwise stated on the station poster boards.
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