4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Wolverhampton to Shrewsbury
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£13
Fastest journey
39 m
Average duration
40 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
45 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wolverhampton to Shrewsbury is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wolverhampton to Shrewsbury will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
Of the 18 trains that leave Wolverhampton for Shrewsbury every day 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 45 km distance in an average of 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 39 m .
The slowest trains will take 41 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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Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Wolverhampton to Shrewsbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wolverhampton to Shrewsbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £4, and a coach costs an average of £15.
Distance: 45 km
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1h 14m Average total duration Fastest 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Wolverhampton to Shrewsbury train times
The table below shows live departures for Wolverhampton to Shrewsbury trains for today, Thursday 6 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| L33302 | On time 17:12 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 0h41 | 17:53 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G55426 | On time 17:41 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 0h40 | 18:21 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L34445 | On time 17:57 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 0h50 | 18:47 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L33303 | On time 18:12 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 0h41 | 18:53 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G55766 | On time 18:41 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 0h42 | 19:23 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L34448 | On time 18:57 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 0h51 | 19:48 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Wolverhampton to Shrewsbury
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Trains from Wolverhampton to Shrewsbury run on average 6 times per day, taking around 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 45 km distance in 38m.
Distance 45 km |
Average train duration 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 38m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:55 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains from Wolverhampton to Shrewsbury trainsTransport for Wales, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from Wolverhampton to Shrewsbury
A train will take an average 47 minutes to travel from Wolverhampton to Shrewsbury. There is a train leaving the departure station, Wolverhampton train station every 30 minutes and it arrives at the Shrewsbury train station. The distance between the two cities is about 30 miles. The train companies servicing this route include Arriva Trains Wales, Virgin trains and London Midland. A traveller can book the direct trains when they are off-peak or simply take the next available train.
FAQs: Wolverhampton to Shrewsbury train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wolverhampton 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 Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 06:15 - 23:59
- Car Park: Multi storey
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no 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 National key toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 4; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle facilities are currently located at the front of the station adjacent to the multi-storey car park whilst redevelopment works are carried out at the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Due to construction works taking place at Wolverhampton station, rail replacement buses are unable to use the short stay car park at the front of the station. For the foreseeable future rail replacement buses will pick up and drop off at bus stop AH on Lichfield Street (by the Moon Under Water public house).
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- 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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