Shrewsbury to Swindon by train

Explore Shrewsbury to Swindon by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Shrewsbury to Swindon aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Cost of train travel from Shrewsbury to Swindon

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Shrewsbury to Swindon:

• Cheapest ticket: €44.06

• Pricing when booking a month in advance:

• Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

Shrewsbury to Swindon daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Swindon on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 34 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

• 05:18: departure of first train Monday-Friday

• 23:08: departure of last train Monday-Friday

• 07:18: departure of first train on weekends

• 22:07: departure of last train on weekends

• Every 22 minutes: frequency of train departures

How long does the train from Shrewsbury to Swindon take?

The shortest journey time on this route is 2 hours and 32 minutes, with trains covering a total distance of 144 kilometres.

How far in advance Shrewsbury and Swindon tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Shrewsbury and Swindon are available 3 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Further insights on trains from Shrewsbury to Swindon

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Swindon city guide.