Trains from Bristol to Shrewsbury

Bristol to Shrewsbury train information

Bristol Shrewsbury train map

Train duration 2h43m
Arrival Shrewsbury, England
Departure Bristol, England
Distance 87 Miles

Find your ticket on gopili to identify the different operators for your train from Bristol (South West England) to Shrewsbury (West Midlands England). The services on board will vary depending on the rail provider.

Using the train is a quick and convenient way to get to Shrewsbury from Bristol. The average journey time from Bristol to Shrewsbury is 2h43m to cover the 87 miles.

Prices may vary quickly. We suggest you to make a search to check the latest available offers.

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Bristol - Shrewsbury prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Bristol to Shrewsbury by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

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Ticket prices and availability have been recorded in the last 72 hours from the data provided by our partners.

Bristol - Shrewsbury: the best time to book cheap trains

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The Prices for train tickets Bristol to Shrewsbury tend to increase the closer you get to your departure day. Based on our data, if you purchase your ticket 1 day in advance, the price of the ticket starts at £28 whereas when booking on the day you're travelling, you will need to spend at least £51 for your trip. Thus, you will save 46% on the price of your ticket by buying your ticket 1 day in advance as opposed to on the day you're travelling.

The data are based on the best fares found over the past 6 months when buying in advance versus at the last minute.

Best prices for Bristol to Shrewsbury trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Bristol and Shrewsbury by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Shrewsbury to Bristol and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

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Discount Bristol - Shrewsbury train tickets

Looking to travel for less? Many railcards and discounts are available to pay less for your Bristol Shrewsbury train ticket and make even more savings on your tickets: special train fares for children, railcards for all ages, group travel, or charity discount. There are many types of railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Two together railcard, Family and Friends Railcard, Senior railcard, Disabled persons railcard.

In order to understand the benefits of a railcard, you can assess the number of journeys you need to break even. You will see that usually only a few trips are needed.

For your assessment, you have to include the cost of your railcard, i.e £30, your savings on each journey (i.e.: 34%) as well as the cost of your ticket. The average price of a Bristol Shrewsbury ticket is £50.00 (1).

Divide the cost of your railcard by the discount: £30/34%= £88. Then divide £88 by £50.00: £88/£50.00 = 1.76. You will need to make about 2 trips from Shrewsbury to Bristol (one way trip) with your railcard to break even.

All railcards cost £30 except the Disabled persons railcard for which you will pay £20. Railcards give you 34% off most rail fares, thus you will save 1/3 on most train fares.

(1)Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey

Train Journey Average price without railcard(1) With a railcard 34% off(2) Saving based on a one-way trip Number of return trips to pay off the cost
Bristol to Shrewsbury train £50.00 £33.33 £16.67 1.76

(1)Average price observed over the last 6 months for one way

(2)Price calculated with an average reduction of 34% on train tickets fare