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Shrewsbury
Amenities at train station
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Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 20:40 Saturday 05:20 - 19:40 Sunday 07:20 - 19:40
Parking
- Car Park: Station Forecourt
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On Platform 7
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transit options for Shrewsbury
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the station forecourt
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FAQ: Travel from Shrewsbury station (SHR)
Everything you need to know about Shrewsbury station (SHR): From location, transport connections, and amenities to safety, schedules, and nearby attractions—your complete guide to navigating the station with ease.

Shrewsbury Station offers accessibility services with staff help available for passengers with reduced mobility.
Shrewsbury station is near several attractions, including Shrewsbury Castle, the Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery, and The Quarry, a beautiful 29-acre park along the River Severn.
Car rental services are not available at Shrewsbury station.
Shrewsbury station is approximately 0.321 kilometers from the city center.
To reach the city center from Shrewsbury station, you can take advantage of public transport connections by waiting at the station forecourt for rail replacement services.
Arrive at Shrewsbury station at least 20 minutes before your departure to give yourself enough time for any necessary ticket collection, security checks, and platform locating.
Shrewsbury station is located at Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2DQ.
Yes, there is parking available at the Shrewsbury station, specifically at the Station Forecourt car park.
Train fares from Shrewsbury to the nearest airport can vary based on the time and date of travel, availability, and ticket type.
Train services at Shrewsbury station are operated by Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains, Great Western Railway, and Avanti West Coast.
Public transport from Shrewsbury station includes rail replacement services, with a waiting area located at the station forecourt.
Traveling early morning or late evening at Shrewsbury station is generally considered safe, as it is monitored and staffed during these hours, but it's always advisable to stay aware of your surroundings.
Shrewsbury station has security features including ticket checks to ensure the safety and smooth operation of travel services.
Yes, there are toilets at Shrewsbury station located on Platform 4a, and the National key toilets, also on Platform 4a, are operated by a radar key.
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