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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Shrewsbury to Birmingham 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 Shrewsbury to Birmingham?
The cheapest train tickets from Shrewsbury to Birmingham start from £6. The average price for this train route is around £23. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Shrewsbury to Birmingham?
The average train journey time from Shrewsbury to Birmingham is 1h 2m, covering a distance of 40 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 52m and is operated by Transport for Wales.
Which train operators serve the Shrewsbury to Birmingham route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 9 trains available per day, including services from West Midlands Railway, Transport for Wales.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham?
The earliest train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham departs at 07:05. And the latest train departs at 22:59.
Which is the best train operator from Shrewsbury to Birmingham?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Transport for Wales, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Shrewsbury to Birmingham?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transport for Wales has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Shrewsbury to Birmingham?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Transport for Wales, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Shrewsbury to Birmingham?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Transport for Wales, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Shrewsbury to Birmingham was searched and found on 14 Dec 2025 with a price of £6To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Shrewsbury to Birmingham as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £6 to £22 for a train ticket from Shrewsbury to Birmingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £6, which is on 2025-12-14.
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.
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