Birmingham International to Shrewsbury Trains From £5.21*

Transport for Wales onboard facilities

Your onboard experience will change slightly depending on which fleet your specific service is being handled by:

• Seating: Firm, faux-leather
• Power: 3-pin and USB sockets at every seat
• Wi-Fi: Reliable and free
• Tables: Mix of large tray and fixed tables
• Bonus features: Sliding step to platform for level boarding, floor-level bike spaces, smart reservation displays

• Seating: Plush, fabric-covered, armrests
• Power: Limited, 3-pin sometimes available
• Wi-Fi: Usually available, less reliable
• Tables: Smaller tray tables, more fixed tables

Is there food and drink on Transport for Wales trains?

How much luggage space is available on Transport for Wales trains?

TfW trains offer excellent luggage space on both their Civity and Express Sprinter units.

• Overhead rack: Wide enough for standard cabin bags, with even the older Express Sprinter trains providing deep racks here. Civity trains have transparent glass overhead racks, making it much less likely you’ll forget your bags.
• Under-seat space: Civity trains have cantilever frames, so no legs obstruct this space on newer trains – put rucksacks or laptops here. Older Express Sprinter units, however, offer limited space here, although if you’re sitting in back-to-back seats, there is usually a small V-shaped gap between the seats where you can fit smaller items.
• Luggage stacks:  You’ll find large luggage areas in the middle of the coach on Civity trains, while they’re located at the ends of the carriage near the doors on Express Sprinter trains. These stacks are where you can fit large suitcases.

Take the stress out of travelling with our handy tips for navigating Birmingham International, making the most of your train journey and ensuring seamless onward travel from Shrewsbury station.

Departing from Birmingham International station

Birmingham International station is a highly accessible station that serves Birmingham Airport and the Birmingham National Exhibition Centre, with a free shuttle from the airport, a multi-storey car park and a bridge link connecting the station to the NEC.

• Finding your platform: The station has 5 platforms. TfW trains to Shrewsbury head Northbound, usually departing from Platform 1 and occasionally Platform 2.
• Departure board check: Always check the departure board to be sure of your platform. The screen may display the final destination of the route instead of your destination – in this case, you may be looking for Aberystwyth or Holyhead.

Onboard trains from Birmingham International to Shrewsbury

Sit back and relax as you take in the views of the industrial landscape of the West Midlands as it slowly transitions to the rolling greenery of the Welsh Marches.

• Best side of the train: Sitting on the left will give you the best views of the canal networks and the approach into the Shropshire countryside. Try to sit in the middle of the carriage on Civity trains, as the engine noise is more noticeable at the ends.
• Camera at the ready: Prepare to snap shots of the Galton Valley at Smethwick for an insight into Victorian engineering, as well as The Wreckin hill looming into view at Telford. The journey is rounded off with the dramatic greeting from Shrewsbury Castle and The Dana former prison as you pull into Shrewsbury station.

Arriving at Shrewsbury station

• The Main Exit (Castle Foregate/Town): A ground floor exit leading to the front of the station. Take this exit if you’re heading to the town centre/Shrewsbury Castle or The Quarry park. The main taxi rank is also located outside these doors, as well as local bus stops on Smithfield Road or the nearby Shrewsbury bus station.
• The Dana Exit (Prison/Rear): Located at the far end of the station platforms, this exit takes you across a pedestrian footbridge. Take this exit to go to Shrewsbury Prison (The Dana) or northern residential areas like Castlefields.