Holyhead to Shrewsbury by train

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Overview: trains from Holyhead to Shrewsbury

Find the key information for travelling by train from Holyhead to Shrewsbury, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 04:21 View journey
Last train 19:22 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 2hr 29m View journey
Distance (km) 142
Trains / day 40 View all
Cheapest journey US$31.00 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 48m
Train operators 3

Travelling by train from Holyhead to Shrewsbury

Ready to travel from Holyhead to Shrewsbury by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Train cost from Holyhead to Shrewsbury

Ready to book tickets from Holyhead to Shrewsbury? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

  • The cheapest tickets between Holyhead and Shrewsbury typically run US$31.00.

  • If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit US$36.

  • If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to US$42.

  • You can book travel between these two destinations 5 and a half months in advance.

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Holyhead to Shrewsbury daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Shrewsbury on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 40 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 04:21: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 19:22: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 04:21: departure of first train on weekends

  • 19:22: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 8 minutes: frequency of train departures

How long is the train journey from Holyhead to Shrewsbury?

This journey covers a total of 142 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 2 hours and 29 minutes.

When do tickets go on sale between Holyhead and Shrewsbury?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Holyhead and Shrewsbury 5 and a half months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Making your Holyhead to Shrewsbury travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Shrewsbury.

FAQs about the train journey from Holyhead to Shrewsbury

Want to know more about your journey from Holyhead to Shrewsbury? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The distance between Holyhead and Shrewsbury is 142 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.