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Swansea to Shifnal trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Swansea and Shifnal takes 4h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Swansea to Shifnal. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 25m
Duration
168 mi
Distance
£70
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Cardiff

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  1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 5m
£55–108

Swansea to Shifnal train times

Trains run hourly between Swansea and Shifnal. The earliest departure is at 3:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Swansea is at 11:34 PM which arrives into Shifnal at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 4h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesWest Midlands Trains8h 48m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesWest Midlands Trains4h 34m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesWest Midlands Trains3h 39m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesWest Midlands Trains3h 28m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesWest Midlands Trains3h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesWest Midlands Trains4h 34m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesWest Midlands Trains3h 39m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesWest Midlands Trains3h 28m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesWest Midlands Trains3h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesWest Midlands Trains4h 34m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesWest Midlands Trains3h 39m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesWest Midlands Trains3h 28m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesWest Midlands Trains3h 30m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Swansea to Shifnal? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 168.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Shifnal, England?

You can take a train from Swansea to Shifnal via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury in around 4h 5m.

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