Travelling by train

Shropshire has a number of railway stations linking the county to destinations across the West Midlands, Wales and the wider UK rail network.

Rail services in Shropshire are currently operated by Transport for Wales and West Midlands Railway.

Plan your journey with Citymapper

You can plan your entire journey using public transport using Citymapper, Shropshire Council's official journey planner.

Citymapper brings together rail, bus and Connect On-Demand services, helping you find the best way to travel from your starting point to your destination.

You can use Citymapper to:

• Plan journeys by train, bus and Connect On-Demand

• Combine different types of public transport in one journey

• View timetable and real-time departure information where available

• Receive information and service disruptions

• Find accessible journey options

• Plan journeys across Shropshire and beyond

Train travel in Shropshire

Shropshire is served by a number of important railway routes, providing connections to destinations including Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Chester, Crewe, Wrexham, Hereford, Cardiff and destinations across mid and west Wales.

Shropshire railway stations

For information about individual stations, please visit National Rail Enquiries. Information available includes:

• Live departure times
• Station facilities, accessibility, maps & ticketing offices
• Car and cycle parking facilities
• Bus and other onward travel

Accessible rail travel

If you need assistance when travelling by train, Passenger Assist can provide support at stations and during your journey.

National Rail provides information at individual stations, including step-free access, accessible facilities and assistance arrangements.

We recommend checking the accessibility information for your station before travelling.

Fares and tickets

Train tickets can be purchased from railway operators, at stations where ticket facilities are available, in Shropshire these stations are; Shrewsbury, Ludlow and Gobowen.

Railcards can provide discounted fares for eligible passengers.

For information about fares, tickets and Railcards, visit National Rail or the relevant train operator.

Travelling by bicycle

Many trains provide facilities for carrying bicycles, although space can be limited and some services require a reservation.

Check with your train operator before travelling if you intend to take a bicycle on the train.

Information about cycle storage at individual stations is available through National Rail.

Connecting with bus services

Many railway stations in Shropshire connect with local bus services, providing onward travel to surrounding communities.

You can us Citymapper to plan journeys combining rail and bus services.

For information about local bus services, visit our Travelling by bus page.

Heritage rail

Shropshire is home to several heritage railways and attractions, offering visitors the chance to step back in time and experience the county's rich railway history through lovingly restored locomotives, historic Victorian stations and preserved railway engineering.

For information about services, fares, special events and opening times, please visit the individual operators website before travelling.