Shrewsbury Train Station

Shrewsbury at a glance

Address:

Shrewsbury Station
Castle Foregate
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY1 2DQ

Ticket office:

Monday to Friday: 05:20 - 20:40
Saturday: 05:20 - 19:40
Sunday: 07:20 - 19:40
  • Ticket office
  • Step-free access
  • Prepurchase collection
  • Car park
  • Ticket machine
  • Toilets
  • Taxi-rank
  • Seated area available

Station information

Staffing level Full time
CCTV Yes
Information systems
  • DepartureScreens
  • ArrivalScreens
  • Announcements
Station operator Transport for Wales
Ticket office opening times

On the left in the station subway

  • Monday to Friday: 05:20 - 20:40
  • Saturday: 05:20 - 19:40
  • Sunday: 07:20 - 19:40
Pre-purchase collection Yes
Ticket machine Yes
Smartcards issued here No
Validate Smartcards here No
Penalty fares AW
Customer service information

Contact our Customer Relations team directly via the Transport for Wales Website.

Left luggage
Lost property
Seated area
Yes
Waiting room

There is a waiting room on platform 4-7 and a waiting room on platform 3.

The waiting room on platform 4-7 is open Monday-Sunday 04:00-01:00.

The waiting room on platform 3 is open Monday-Sunday 07:00-19:00.

  • Monday to Sunday and All bank holidays: 04:00 - 01:00
  • Monday to Sunday and All bank holidays: 07:00 - 19:00
Trolleys
No
Station buffet

Two cafes are to be found at Shrewsbury station. The first is to the left of the station entrance as you enter the main station building. There is a Starbucks on the main island platforms with entrance doors off either platforms 4 and 7.

Toilets

The toilets are located on Platform 4a. The National key toilets are located on Platform 4a; these toilets are operated by a radar key.

Baby changing facilities
Yes
Wifi
Helpline

We want everyone to travel with confidence. That is why, if you are planning on travelling on national rail services, you can request an assistance booking in advance - now up to 2 hours before your journey is due to start, any time of the day. For more information about Passenger Assist and how to request an assistance booking via Passenger Assist, please click here .

  • Monday to Sunday: 08:00 - 20:00
Staff help

Monday to Saturday 04:00 to 01:00

Sunday 07:00 to 00:45

Assistance will be provided by station staff during opening hours. Outside of opening hours, Assistance will be provided by the Conductor on the train.

  • Monday to Saturday: 04:00 - 01:00
  • Sunday: 07:00 - 00:45
Induction loop available Yes
Ticket machine

The ticket machine(s) take cash, and major debit and credit cards. Ticket machines are touchscreen controls.

Ticket machines are located in the subway at the station entrance.

Accessible booking office counter available
Yes
Ramp for train access available
Yes
Accessible taxis information
No
Accessible public phones
No
National Key toilets available

The National key toilets are located on Platform 4a; these toilets are operated by a radar key.

Step free access

Category A.

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.

Ticket gates

Wide aisle ticket gates available.

Impaired mobility set down available

Set down/ pick up point is located at the station front, under a canopy.

Wheelchairs
Yes
Car park 1 Howard Street (Long Stay)
Car park 1 operator APCOA
Car park 1 spaces 190
Car park 1 opening times
  • Monday to Friday: 24 hours
  • Monday to Sunday: 24 hours
  • Monday to Sunday: 24 hours
Car park 1 contact details

https://www.apcoa.co.uk/find-parking/locations/shrewsbury/shrewsbury-station-ho…

Car park 2 Station Forecourt (Short Stay)
Car park 2 operator APCOA
Car park 2 spaces 8
Car park 2 opening times
  • Monday to Friday: 24 hours
  • Monday to Sunday: 24 hours
  • Monday to Sunday: 24 hours
Car park 2 contact details

https://www.apcoa.co.uk/find-parking/locations/shrewsbury/shrewsbury-station-sh…

Onward travel

Bus stops are located near the station on Castle Street.

Arriva operates a network of regular local bus routes around Shrewsbury and to surrounding towns and villages. For route maps and timetables: www.arrivabus.co.uk

Buy a Shrewsbury PlusBus ticket with your train ticket for discount-priced unlimited bus travel around the town. For details visit www.PlusBus.info

Cycle storage available Yes
Cycle storage spaces 72
Cycle storage sheltered Yes
Cycle storage CCTV Yes
Cycle storage location

There are several cycle parking areas at Shrewsbury station. 20 Rail stands providing for up to 40 bicycle parking spaces are located at the northern end of Platform 7. These are beyond the gateline. 10 Rail stands providing for up to 20 bicycle parking spaces are located to the right of the main station entrance, by the station forecourt. 6 Rail stands providing for up to 12 bicycle parking spaces are located on Platform 3.

Cycle storage types
  • Stands
Cycle hire

There are no cycle hire facilities at this station.

Rail replacement information

The rail replacement bus stop is at the station front.

Please check your destination before boarding.

Please click here for walking directions from the station to the rail replacement bus stop.

Taxi rank

Live arrivals and departures