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Shrewsbury to Manchester Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Shrewsbury to Manchester, starting from £5.90 and averaging £8.80. The entire journey takes no more than 1h 18m. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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DepartureArrivalDurationOperator
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17:49
Shrewsbury
19:15
Manchester Piccadilly
1h 26m, DirectTransport for Wales
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18:21
Shrewsbury
19:44
Manchester Piccadilly
1h 23m, Changes requiredTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast
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18:56
Shrewsbury
20:15
Manchester Piccadilly
1h 19m, DirectTransport for Wales
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19:53
Shrewsbury
21:13
Manchester Piccadilly
1h 20m, DirectTransport for Wales
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21:01
Shrewsbury
22:21
Manchester Piccadilly
1h 20m, DirectTransport for Wales
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21:30
Shrewsbury
23:31
Paris
2h 1m, Changes requiredTransport for WalesCrossCountry
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Shrewsbury to Manchester Train Route Details

First train
First train
00:34
Last train
Last train
23:38
Departure station
Departure station
Shrewsbury
Arrival station
Arrival station
Manchester
Journey time
Journey time
1h 18m
Distance
Distance
92 km
Price
Price
£5.90*
Train operators
Train operators
Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern

How to book cheap train tickets from Shrewsbury to Manchester

Traveling in off-peak train times

Traveling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Shrewsbury to Manchester. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays.
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Shrewsbury to Manchester for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.
Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Shrewsbury to Manchester, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.
Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!
Travel in a group to save 1/3

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

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