- Must visit
Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery
Shrewsbury's main museum, with local history, archaeology, art, and the famous Shropshire Mammoth in a restored music hall.
Cheapest price
€23
Average price
€25
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 12 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
92 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Shrewsbury is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Shrewsbury will cost around €25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €23.
Of the 6 trains that leave Manchester for Shrewsbury on Mon, Aug 03, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 03 the direct trains cover the 92 km distance in an average of 1 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
On Mon, Aug 03 the slowest trains will take 1 h 15 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.
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G38880Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Shrewsbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €16, and a bus costs an average of €19.
Distance: 57 miles (92 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€27 Average price Cheapest | €28 Average price | €20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Shrewsbury:
A train is €1 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Shrewsbury costing on average €28.
Other travel options to Shrewsbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 51m.
You'll arrive about 15m sooner (1h 39m by train vs 1h 54m by car). Tickets start at around €27 compared to roughly €20 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.
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.
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Shrewsbury trains for tomorrow, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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G38870 | 8:30 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h10 | 9:40 AM Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G38873 | 9:30 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h16 | 10:46 AM Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G38874 | 10:30 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h11 | 11:41 AM Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G38877 | 11:30 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h15 | 12:45 PM Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G38878 | 12:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h11 | 1:41 PM Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G38880 | 1:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h15 | 2:45 PM Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Manchester to Shrewsbury run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €16 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:34, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 57 miles (92 km) distance in 1h 10m.
Distance 57 miles (92 km) |
Average train duration 1h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price €16 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 10m |
First train 12:34 AM |
Last train 11:46 PM |
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Discover the best of Shrewsbury — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Shrewsbury trip today.
Shrewsbury's main museum, with local history, archaeology, art, and the famous Shropshire Mammoth in a restored music hall.
Military museum inside Shrewsbury Castle, presenting the history of the King's Shropshire Light Infantry and related regiments.
Independent gallery showing contemporary visual art and craft, valued for changing exhibitions in an intimate town-centre space.
Riverside parkland and promenade that is central to local life, festivals, walks, and classic views of Shrewsbury's skyline.
Distinctive cobbled shopping street lined with timber-framed buildings, independent shops, and one of the town's best historic scenes.
Sunken formal garden within the Quarry, famed for seasonal planting, floral displays, and peaceful seating near the river.
A rich fruit loaf linked to Shropshire fairs and tea tables, baked with dried fruit and spice. It is a classic regional bake with strong county identity.
A traditional county pie filled with bacon, apples, onions and potato in pastry. It reflects Shropshire farmhouse cooking and sweet-savoury local tastes.
A blue-veined cow's milk cheese made in Shropshire. Despite the name, it is now a famous regional table cheese with a creamy texture and orange rind.
Elegant fine dining restaurant in a Tudor building, known for tasting menus, polished service and modern British cooking using seasonal produce.
Well-regarded independent restaurant serving contemporary British and European plates in a smart, intimate setting near the town centre.
Stylish bistro and wine bar with modern British dishes, steaks and seafood. Popular central spot with a lively but refined atmosphere.
Moderate for UK travel. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while local buses and casual meals stay fairly manageable for tourists.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up for taxis; cafes often just use a small tip jar.
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Shrewsbury Railway Station -> Shrewsbury Town Centre
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester 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.

Most Manchester to Shrewsbury trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Shrewsbury train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, 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.
Manchester Oxford Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Shrewsbury has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Shrewsbury.
Ticket office support is available at Shrewsbury. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Shrewsbury: Parking, WC.
Available at Shrewsbury: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Shrewsbury: 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.
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