The cheapest and fastest trains from Wem to Shrewsbury
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£5
Fastest journey
18 m
Average duration
18 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
17 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wem to Shrewsbury is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wem to Shrewsbury will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
Of the 1 trains that leave Wem for Shrewsbury every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 17 km distance in an average of 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 18 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.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Wem to Shrewsbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wem to Shrewsbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £3, and a coach costs an average of £3.
Distance: 17 km
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45m Average total duration Fastest 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 55m Average total duration 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Wem to Shrewsbury train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G55700 | Delayed 08:09 08:05Wem station (WEM) | 0h19 | 08:24 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 0 changesdirect | |
G57232 | On time 09:54 Wem station (WEM) | 0h18 | 10:12 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 0 changesdirect | |
G57255 | On time 11:54 Wem station (WEM) | 0h18 | 12:12 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 0 changesdirect | |
G57259 | On time 13:54 Wem station (WEM) | 0h18 | 14:12 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 0 changesdirect | |
G57269 | On time 15:54 Wem station (WEM) | 0h18 | 16:12 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 0 changesdirect | |
G55974 | On time 16:35 Wem station (WEM) | 0h11 | 16:46 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Wem to Shrewsbury
Distance 17 km |
Average train duration 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 18m |
First train 00:13 |
Last train 23:49 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales from Wem to Shrewsbury trainsTransport for Wales trains will get you between Wem and Shrewsbury from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Wem to Shrewsbury train

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Important Stations and Airports in Wem and Shrewsbury
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B1. Step free access to Platform 1 (to Crewe) from the car park and main road. Step free access to Platform 2 (to Shrewsbury) from Aston Road. Access between the platforms is via the level crossing
- 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: Yes
- Onward travel information: outside main entrance
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at bus stops on Station Road outside the station
- 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
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