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Shrewsbury station is located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. Regular services operated by Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales connect London to Shrewsbury in 2h 27m, Cardiff to Shrewsbury in 1h 49m and Birmingham to Shrewsbury in 55m.

Shrewsbury station was opened in 1849 and designed by architect T. M. Penson. Its Tudor-style architecture, complete with carved heads on the window frames, purposefully matches the historic Shrewsbury School, opposite, which was once the educational home of Shrewsbury’s most famous son, Charles Darwin, but is now a library. The station, meanwhile, was extended in 1901 and is most memorable for its location – platforms reach out over the River Severn gifting train travellers a wonderful view of the town as their carriage rolls to a halt.

One of England’s most popular medieval towns, this beautiful city’s spires and hanging baskets are easy to fall in love with. Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery, Quarry Park, and Victoria Quay – perfect for a boat trip – are must-visit locations. But it’s the history of Shrewsbury that really stands out, with over 600 listed buildings and the famous heritage site of 1403 Battle of Shrewsbury a short distance from the town.

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Station details & facilities

There are seven platforms and platforms 4 and 7 are split into a and b designations. Platforms 5 and 6 can be found in between platform 4a and platform 7a. There is one main entrance leading into the ticket hall with its baby-changing facilities and ticket desk. Toilets and customer services can be found at the end of platform 5. A subway connects all seven platforms.

Departures and arrivals from Shrewsbury

Want to check the latest departures and arrivals into Shrewsbury station? Find live information for the next trains departing and arriving at the station below.
Departing toTrainTimePlatformStatus
to LlandrindodTransport for Wales04:205On time
to WolverhamptonWest Midlands Trains05:00On time
to WolverhamptonTransport for Wales05:18On time
to SwanseaTransport for Wales05:22On time
to ChesterTransport for Wales05:31On time
Arriving fromTrainTimePlatformStatus
from CreweTransport for Wales05:35On time
from CreweTransport for Wales05:51On time
from CreweTransport for Wales06:10On time
from ChesterTransport for Wales06:28On time
from CreweTransport for Wales06:46On time
† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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