4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Chester to Shrewsbury
Cheapest price
$16
Average price
$20
Fastest journey
49 m
Average duration
58 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
54 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chester to Shrewsbury is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chester to Shrewsbury will cost around $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.
Of the 6 trains that leave Chester for Shrewsbury on Mon, Jun 01, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 01 the direct trains cover the 54 km distance in an average of 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 49 m .
On Mon, Jun 01 the slowest trains will take 1 h 14 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
G389117:16 AM0h49Chester station (CTR)8:05 AMShrewsbury station (SHR)$161One-way0 transfers- G389076:19 AM0h54Chester station (CTR)7:13 AMShrewsbury station (SHR)$181One-way0 transfers
- G389148:20 AM0h52Chester station (CTR)9:12 AMShrewsbury station (SHR)$201One-way0 transfers
- G38655_W452177:25 AM1h01Chester station (CTR)8:26 AMShrewsbury station (SHR)$201One-way0 transfers
W34252+G388687:32 AM1h14Chester station (CTR)8:46 AMShrewsbury station (SHR)$221One-way1 transfer
- G389117:16 AM0h49Chester station (CTR)8:05 AMShrewsbury station (SHR)$161One-way0 transfers
- G389148:20 AM0h52Chester station (CTR)9:12 AMShrewsbury station (SHR)$201One-way0 transfers
- G389076:19 AM0h54Chester station (CTR)7:13 AMShrewsbury station (SHR)$181One-way0 transfers
- G38655_W452177:25 AM1h01Chester station (CTR)8:26 AMShrewsbury station (SHR)$201One-way0 transfers
- W34252+G388687:32 AM1h14Chester station (CTR)8:46 AMShrewsbury station (SHR)$221One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Chester to Shrewsbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chester to Shrewsbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $14, and a bus costs an average of $28.
Distance: 33 miles (54 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 24m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 28m Average total duration 8h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Chester to Shrewsbury:
A train is $18 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chester to Shrewsbury costing on average $38 (€30).
Other travel options to Shrewsbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 58m.
You'll arrive about 10m sooner (54m by train vs 1h 4m by car). Tickets start at around $20 (€16) compared to roughly $17 (€14) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Transport for Wales, Transport for Wales.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Chester to Shrewsbury train times
The table below shows live departures for Chester to Shrewsbury trains for today, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:42 AM Chester | 1h13 | 9:55 AM Shrewsbury | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Chester to Shrewsbury by train or bus
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Jun 01
Jun 02
Jun 03
Jun 04
Jun 05
Jun 06
Jun 07
Why should you book Chester to Shrewsbury trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Transport for Wales?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Transport for Wales, but also compare tickets for the likes of Avanti West Coast or Transport for Wales to find the best option for your trip from Chester to Shrewsbury.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Transport for Wales with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Chester to Shrewsbury.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Raileurope?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Avanti West Coast or Transport for Wales to find the best option for your trip from Chester to Shrewsbury.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Chester to Shrewsbury.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Chester to Shrewsbury
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Chester to Shrewsbury run on average 7 times per day, taking around 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $14 (€12) if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:48. The fastest train covers the 33 miles (54 km) distance in 52m.
Distance 33 miles (54 km) |
Average train duration 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€12) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 52m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:48 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast from Chester to Shrewsbury trainsTransport for Wales, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Chester and Shrewsbury from $14 (€12). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Transport for Wales
Avanti West Coast
FAQs: Trains from Chester to Shrewsbury
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chester to Shrewsbury by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Shrewsbury, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Chester to Shrewsbury
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 21:40 Saturday 05:40 - 21:40 Sunday 07:10 - 20:40
- Type of shops available: News agent
- Car Park: Chester West
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. Step free access is available to all platforms via lifts.
- 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 toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Main Concourse and on Platform 7a. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse and on Platform 7a; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On the concourse
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the bus stop outside the station front
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 20:40 Saturday 05:20 - 19:40 Sunday 07:20 - 19:40
- Car Park: Station Forecourt
- 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
- 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On Platform 7
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the station forecourt
Most popular train connections from Chester
More options for your journey from Chester to Shrewsbury
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Most popular trains to and from Shrewsbury and Chester
Most popular train connections to Shrewsbury
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
