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

The cheapest train tickets from Hereford to Shrewsbury start from £17. The average price for this train route is around £21. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Hereford to Shrewsbury?

The average train journey time from Hereford to Shrewsbury is 57m, covering a distance of 45 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 49m and is operated by Transport for Wales .

Which train operators serve the Hereford to Shrewsbury route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 11 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Hereford to Shrewsbury?

The earliest train from Hereford to Shrewsbury departs at 07:48. And the latest train departs at 23:59.

Train Hereford to Shrewsbury from £16

Next train departures

Next departures from Hereford to Shrewsbury on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:24	Hereford	1h	09:24	Shrewsbury	Cheapest
Train	16:55	Hereford	51m	17:46	Shrewsbury	Fastest
Train	07:51	Hereford	1h	08:51	Shrewsbury	No tags
Train	07:51	Hereford	1h	08:51	Shrewsbury	No tags
Train	08:57	Hereford	56m	09:53	Shrewsbury	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 09:36 GMT.

Get from Hereford to Shrewsbury

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 57 minutes, and with fares starting at just £17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11train per day

57mAverage duration

45 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

Train Companies

Transport for Wales

3.5/58 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

WiFi5

Based on 8 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained with the ticket access. Transport for Wales ticket prices on this trip start at £17

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Hereford to Shrewsbury by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Hereford to Shrewsbury?
The cheapest train tickets from Hereford to Shrewsbury start from £17. The average price for this train route is around £21. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Hereford to Shrewsbury?
The average train journey time from Hereford to Shrewsbury is 57m, covering a distance of 45 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 49m and is operated by Transport for Wales.
Which train operators serve the Hereford to Shrewsbury route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 11 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Hereford to Shrewsbury?
The earliest train from Hereford to Shrewsbury departs at 07:48. And the latest train departs at 23:59.

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The cheapest trip from Hereford to Shrewsbury was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of £16

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

You can expect to pay from £16 to £46 for a train ticket from Hereford to Shrewsbury based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £16, which is on 2025-12-13.