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Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
Museum and art gallery in central Birmingham with major collections spanning fine art, archaeology and social history within easy reach of Shirley.
Take a train from Shrewsbury to Shirley and enjoy the approximately 71 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 06:29, the last at 17:20.
Distance 71 km |
First train 6:29 |
Last train 17:20 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Shrewsbury to Shirley 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 Shirley, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Shrewsbury to Shirley trains use the Shrewsbury to Shirley station pair. Use this guide to compare Shrewsbury and Shirley train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options are available at Shrewsbury.
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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Shrewsbury: Parking, WC.
Available at Shrewsbury: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
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.
Shirley is 1 km from Shirley city centre. Public transport options include:
Shirley has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Shirley.
Ticket office support is available at Shirley. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Shirley: Parking, WC.
Available at Shirley: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Shirley: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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