How much does a train ticket from Birmingham to Shrewsbury cost?

The average train ticket price from Birmingham to Shrewsbury is $30. The best way to find train tickets from Birmingham to Shrewsbury is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Birmingham to Shrewsbury?

A train trip between Birmingham and Shrewsbury is around 1h 9m, although the fastest train will take about 53m. This is the time it takes to travel the 40 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Birmingham and Shrewsbury?

The number of trains from Birmingham to Shrewsbury can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 11. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Birmingham to Shrewsbury by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Birmingham to Shrewsbury?

When taking the train from Birmingham to Shrewsbury, you can travel comfortably and safely with West Midlands Railway, Transport for Wales.

Train Birmingham to Shrewsbury from $7

Next train departures

Next departures for Birmingham to Shrewsbury on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:22am	Birmingham New Street	1h 2m	8:24am	Shrewsbury	Cheapest
Train	3:22pm	Birmingham New Street	58m	4:20pm	Shrewsbury	Fastest
Train	7:29am	Birmingham New Street	1h 18m	8:47am	Shrewsbury	No tags
Train	8:22am	Birmingham New Street	59m	9:21am	Shrewsbury	No tags
Train	7:41am	Birmingham New Street	1h 12m	8:53am	Shrewsbury	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:35 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Birmingham to Shrewsbury

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Shrewsbury. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 10mAverage Duration

40 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$14 - $15	Average Duration1h 25m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$8 - $31	Average Duration1h 9m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$10 - $10	Average Duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Train Companies

West Midlands Railway

2.5/55 reviews

Staff2.5

Timeliness1.3

Cleanliness2.5

Wifi0

Transport for Wales

3.5/58 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Birmingham to Shrewsbury by train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/18

$14

11/19

$14

Today

$28

11/21

$10

11/22

$9

11/23

$10

11/24

No data

11/25

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The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Shrewsbury was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $9

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Birmingham to Shrewsbury, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $9 to $29 for a train ticket from Birmingham to Shrewsbury based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $9 which is on 2025-11-22.

Usually West Midlands Railway will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.