The cheapest and fastest trains from Wokingham to Shrewsbury
Cheapest price
£83
Average price
£83
Fastest journey
5 h 32 m
Average duration
5 h 32 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
195 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wokingham to Shrewsbury is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wokingham to Shrewsbury will cost around £83 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £83.
Of the 1 trains that leave Wokingham 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 195 km distance in an average of 5 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 32 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 32 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 Wokingham to Shrewsbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wokingham to Shrewsbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £60. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £60, and a train costs an average of £83.
Distance: 195 km
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£83 Average Price | £60 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 12m Average total duration 8h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Wokingham to Shrewsbury train times
The table below shows live departures for Wokingham to Shrewsbury trains for tomorrow, Monday 24 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:23 Wokingham | 5h32 | 12:55 Shrewsbury | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Wokingham to Shrewsbury
Trains from Wokingham to Shrewsbury run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £83 but you can travel from only £60 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:18, the last at 16:30. The fastest train covers the 195 km distance in 5h 32m.
Distance 195 km |
Average train duration 2h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £83 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 5h 32m |
First train 05:18 |
Last train 16:30 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Wokingham to Shrewsbury trainsCrossCountry, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Wokingham and Shrewsbury from £60. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Wokingham to Shrewsbury train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wokingham to Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Wokingham and Shrewsbury
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:35 Saturday 06:10 - 20:25 Sunday 08:00 - 18:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms. Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The toilet facilities are only available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The toilet facilities are only available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Within the booking hall.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Forecourt
- 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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