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Trip Summary
You can pick from 18 daily train trips between Shrewsbury and Telford. The average train journey from Shrewsbury to Telford takes 18 minutes, but some Avanti West Coast train trips are as short as 13 minutes.
| Distance | 13 mi (21 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 13m |
| Lowest price | £4.13 |
| Trains per day | 36 |
| Most frequent service | West Midlands Railway |
| Train lines | 3 |
Train service from Shrewsbury to Telford
- Avanti West Coast tickets: £6 one-way
- Transport For Wales tickets: £4 one-way
- West Midlands Railway tickets: £6 one-way
Which train should you take from Shrewsbury to Telford?
There are 3 train lines with service from Shrewsbury to Telford. West Midlands Railway is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 12 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti West Coast | 1 | 0h 17m | £6.60 |
| Transport For Wales | 5 | 0h 18m | £5.05 |
| West Midlands Railway | 12 | 0h 19m | £6.75 |
Avanti West Coast is one of the primary rail links between London and Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Glasgow, and Edinburgh. On any given day, Avanti West Coast operates almost 300 routes and departs hourly from select destinations.
Transport for Wales is a trusted provider of passenger rail travel in Wales and the border region with England. Popular trips include Chester to Church Stretton, Caldicot to Cardiff Central station, and Manchester to London. Passengers onboard can enjoy complimentary WiFi and various options for onboard meals, from either a café car or at-seat trolley service for snacks, sodas, and hot drinks.
West Midlands Railway train tickets from Shrewsbury to Telford start from £6, and on average cost . Daily there are 12 West Midlands Railway schedules to Telford. West Midlands Railway in Shrewsbury leaves from Shrewsbury Train Station . And in Telford trains arrive at Oakengates and 2 other train stations.
From Shrewsbury to Telford train travel on West Midlands Railway takes 0 hours and 19 minutes. If you are looking to get to Telford faster, West Midlands Railway offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 0 hours and 13 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Shrewsbury to Telford on Tuesday. Tickets for Tuesday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Tuesday. Tuesday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Shrewsbury at 05:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 17:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 18 scheduled trains on most days. 36 of these are direct connections to Telford. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Telford to Shrewsbury.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Shrewsbury?
Main departure station: Shrewsbury Train Station
There is one train station in Shrewsbury.
All train stations in Shrewsbury:
Shrewsbury Train Station
Where is the train station in Telford?
Main arrival station: Wellington Station
There are more train stations and stops in Telford than most cities. Most trains from Shrewsbury will stop at one (or more) of the 3 following stations in Telford:
Train stations in Telford:
Wellington Station
Oakengates
Telford Central
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