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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Swansea to Shrewsbury
- Cheapest price on Nov 02
- €23
- Average ticket price on Nov 02
- €30
- Fastest journey on Nov 02
- 2 h 52 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 02
- 2 h 59 m
- Trains on Nov 02
- 6
- Distance
- 146 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swansea to Shrewsbury is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swansea to Shrewsbury will cost around €30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €23.
On Mon, Nov 02, we found 6 trains from Swansea to Shrewsbury, including 3 direct services.
On Mon, Nov 02 the direct trains cover the 146 km distance in an average of 2 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 52 m .
On Mon, Nov 02 the slowest trains will take 3 h 3 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.
G398652:49 PM 4h20 Swansea station (SWA) 7:09 PM Shrewsbury station (SHR) €23 1 One-way 0 transfers- G38957
2:54 PM 2h52 Swansea station (SWA) 5:46 PM Shrewsbury station (SHR) €24 1 One-way 0 transfers - G38959
4:57 PM 2h56 Swansea station (SWA) 7:53 PM Shrewsbury station (SHR) €24 1 One-way 0 transfers - Y62447 · G38999
3:52 PM 3h03 Swansea station (SWA) 6:55 PM Shrewsbury station (SHR) €30 1 One-way 1 transfer - G39040+
W351984:22 PM 3h03 Swansea station (SWA) 7:25 PM Shrewsbury station (SHR) €40 1 One-way 1 transfer
- G38957
2:54 PM 2h52 Swansea station (SWA) 5:46 PM Shrewsbury station (SHR) €24 1 One-way 0 transfers - G38959
4:57 PM 2h56 Swansea station (SWA) 7:53 PM Shrewsbury station (SHR) €24 1 One-way 0 transfers - G39037+G15049
2:22 PM 3h02 Swansea station (SWA) 5:24 PM Shrewsbury station (SHR) €40 1 One-way 1 transfer - Y62447 · G38999
3:52 PM 3h03 Swansea station (SWA) 6:55 PM Shrewsbury station (SHR) €30 1 One-way 1 transfer - G39040+W35198
4:22 PM 3h03 Swansea station (SWA) 7:25 PM Shrewsbury station (SHR) €40 1 One-way 1 transfer
Journey information
Overview: Train from Swansea to Shrewsbury
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Trains from Swansea to Shrewsbury run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €35 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:46, the last at 22:03. The fastest train covers the 146 km distance in 2h 49m.
Distance 146 km |
Average train duration 3h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price €35 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 49m |
First train 3:46 AM |
Last train 10:03 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 28 days |
Live departures
Swansea to Shrewsbury train times
The table below shows live departures for Swansea to Shrewsbury trains for today, Sunday, November 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:31 AM Swansea | 3h17 | 1:48 PM Shrewsbury | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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FAQs: Trains from Swansea to Shrewsbury
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Swansea to Shrewsbury
Most Swansea to Shrewsbury trains use the Swansea to Shrewsbury station pair. Use this guide to compare Swansea and Shrewsbury train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Swansea station do trains to Shrewsbury leave from?
Getting to Swansea from Swansea city centre
Swansea train station facilities and services
Swansea has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Swansea.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Swansea.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Swansea.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Swansea: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Swansea: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Swansea: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. Step free access to all platforms, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: on concourse, 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: No.
Which Shrewsbury station do trains from Swansea arrive at?
Getting to Shrewsbury from Shrewsbury city centre
Shrewsbury 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
Food and drink options are available at Shrewsbury.
Tickets and information
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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Shrewsbury: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Shrewsbury: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
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.
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