How much does a train ticket cost from Shrewsbury to Hereford?

The cheapest train tickets from Shrewsbury to Hereford start from £16. The average price for this train route is around £21. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Shrewsbury to Hereford?

The average train journey time from Shrewsbury to Hereford is 57m, covering a distance of 45 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 51m and is operated by Transport for Wales .

Which train operators serve the Shrewsbury to Hereford route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 12 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Shrewsbury to Hereford?

The earliest train from Shrewsbury to Hereford departs at 07:13. And the latest train departs at 23:20.

Train Shrewsbury to Hereford from £16

Next train departures

Next departures from Shrewsbury to Hereford on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:13	Shrewsbury	57m	08:10	Hereford	Cheapest
Train	08:09	Shrewsbury	51m	09:00	Hereford	Fastest
Train	07:43	Shrewsbury	1h	08:43	Hereford	No tags
Train	07:43	Shrewsbury	1h	08:43	Hereford	No tags
Train	08:09	Shrewsbury	51m	09:00	Hereford	No tags

Next departures from Shrewsbury to Hereford on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:13	Shrewsbury	57m	08:10	Hereford	Cheapest
Train	08:09	Shrewsbury	51m	09:00	Hereford	Fastest
Train	07:43	Shrewsbury	1h	08:43	Hereford	No tags
Train	07:43	Shrewsbury	1h	08:43	Hereford	No tags
Train	08:09	Shrewsbury	51m	09:00	Hereford	No tags

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Get from Shrewsbury to Hereford

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 57 minutes, and with fares starting at just £16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12train per day

57mAverage duration

45 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

Train Companies

Transport for Wales

3.5/58 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

WiFi5

Based on 8 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained with the ticket access. Transport for Wales ticket prices on this trip start at £16

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, CrossCountry

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Shrewsbury to Hereford by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Shrewsbury to Hereford?
The cheapest train tickets from Shrewsbury to Hereford start from £16. The average price for this train route is around £21. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Shrewsbury to Hereford?
The average train journey time from Shrewsbury to Hereford is 57m, covering a distance of 45 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 51m and is operated by Transport for Wales.
Which train operators serve the Shrewsbury to Hereford route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 12 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Shrewsbury to Hereford?
The earliest train from Shrewsbury to Hereford departs at 07:13. And the latest train departs at 23:20.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

27/11

£16

28/11

£16

Today

£16

30/11

£20

01/12

£17

02/12

No data

03/12

No data

04/12

£17

The cheapest trip from Shrewsbury to Hereford was searched and found on 27 Nov 2025 with a price of £16

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Shrewsbury to Hereford as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £16 to £47 for a train ticket from Shrewsbury to Hereford based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £17, which is on 2025-12-01.