The cheapest and fastest trains from Swansea to Shrewsbury
Cheapest price
€32
Average price
€44
Fastest journey
3 h
Average duration
3 h 50 m
Trains per day
3
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 €44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €32.
Of the 3 trains that leave Swansea for Shrewsbury on Wed, Nov 05, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct trains cover the 146 km distance in an average of 3 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest trains will take 4 h 16 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 bus for Swansea to Shrewsbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swansea to Shrewsbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €26, and a train costs an average of €40.
Distance: 146 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€45 Average price | €40 Average price Cheapest |
4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 3h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 44m Average total duration 6h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Swansea to Shrewsbury train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:56 AM Swansea | 4h16 | 12:12 PM Shrewsbury | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:51 AM Swansea | 4h13 | 4:04 PM Shrewsbury | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:52 PM Swansea | 3h00 | 6:52 PM Shrewsbury | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swansea to Shrewsbury
Distance 146 km |
Average train duration 3h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price €40 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 0m |
First train 03:38 |
Last train 23:09 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, first_great_western from Swansea to Shrewsbury trainsTransport for Wales, first_great_western trains will get you between Swansea and Shrewsbury from €26. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Swansea to Shrewsbury

Passengers board the train most frequently from Swansea, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Shrewsbury, located 0.2 miles (321 m) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Swansea to Shrewsbury
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 20:00 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:00 Tickets requiring reservations: Mon-Sat 0910-1845
- Car Park: Mariners Road (until 30 April 2019). Thereafter please use the top level of Ivy Street (High Street) multistorey car park.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: On Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the bus stops on High Street 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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