Where is Shrewsbury railway station?

Shrewsbury railway station is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY1 2AT), in the parish of Shrewsbury.

How do I get to Shrewsbury railway station?

The nearest railway station is Shrewsbury, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY1 2AT.

Who owns Shrewsbury railway station?

Shrewsbury railway station is owned by Transport for Wales.

Is Shrewsbury railway station a listed building?

Shrewsbury railway station is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.

Is Shrewsbury railway station free to visit?

Yes, Shrewsbury railway station is free to enter.

How do I get to Shrewsbury railway station?

The nearest railway station is Shrewsbury, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY1 2AT.

Heritage railway stations · West Midlands

Shrewsbury railway station

Also known as: Gorsaf reilffordd Amwythig

In or near Fitz.

Free admission

Shrewsbury railway station — a Grade II*-listed railway station in wales-north, United Kingdom.

Victorian postbox near the entrance to platform 3, Shrewsbury railway station - geograph.org.uk - 4751341 — Jaggery — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station: Shrewsbury · 0.1 km

Free entry
Family-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

Shrewsbury railway station is located just 0.1 km from the nearest station, which is also Shrewsbury. The postcode for the station is SY1 2AT, and entry is free.

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Shrewsbury railway station is a Grade II*-listed building in wales-north, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.

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See it from the streetimagery from 2020

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From the Wikipedia article

Shrewsbury railway station serves the town of Shrewsbury, in Shropshire, England. Built in 1848, it was designated a grade II listed building in 1969. Many services starting at or passing through the station are bound for Wales, and it is a key hub for its operator, Transport for Wales; services are also provided by West Midlands Railway.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

History

The station was formerly known as Shrewsbury General and is the only remaining railway station in the town; others, including Shrewsbury Abbey, have long since closed. Shrewsbury railway station was originally built in October 1848 for the county's first railway, the Shrewsbury to Chester Line. The architect was Thomas Mainwaring Penson of Oswestry and the contractor was Thomas Brassey. The building is unusual, in that the station was extended between 1899 and 1903 by the construction of a new floor underneath the original station building. At Shrewsbury in steam days, the GWR regularly turned its locomotives by running round the triangle formed by using the Abbey Foregate loop, which links…

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates: 52.7115, -2.7502
District: Shropshire
Parish: Shrewsbury
Postcode: SY1 2AT
Parliamentary constituency: Shrewsbury
Nearest railway station: Shrewsbury — 0.1 km
Opening: Mo-We,Fr,Sa 10:30-16:00
Official site: www.soldiersofshropshire.co.uk

Sources

wikidata: Q1911181 (CC0)
wikipedia: Shrewsbury railway station (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Museums · West Midlands

Soldiers of Shropshire Museum

Soldiers of Shropshire Museum — a museum in wales-north, United Kingdom.

👶↗ soldiersofshropshire.co.uk

The Castle Vaults public house, Shrewsbury - geograph.org.uk - 7736704

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Historic pubs · West Midlands

The Castle Vaults Public House

The Castle Vaults Public House in Wales North, United Kingdom.

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Theatres · West Midlands

Granada

Granada in Wales North, United Kingdom.

👶↗ ec.europa.eu

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Castles · West Midlands

Shrewsbury Castle

Shrewsbury Castle — medieval castle in Shrewsbury, England.

Free👶↗ shrewsburymuseum.org.uk

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Historic libraries · West Midlands

Shrewsbury Library

Shrewsbury Library — a Grade I-listed library in wales-north, United Kingdom.

Grade I↗ soldiersofshropshire.co.uk

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Memorials & monuments · West Midlands

Laura's Tower

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Hotels · West Midlands

Abbots Mead Hotel

Abbots Mead Hotel — a hotel in wales north.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Shrewsbury railway station?: Shrewsbury railway station is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY1 2AT), in the parish of Shrewsbury.
What is Shrewsbury railway station?: Shrewsbury railway station — a Grade II*-listed railway station in wales-north, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Shrewsbury railway station?: The nearest railway station is Shrewsbury, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY1 2AT.
Who owns Shrewsbury railway station?: Shrewsbury railway station is owned by Transport for Wales.
Is Shrewsbury railway station a listed building?: Shrewsbury railway station is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
Is Shrewsbury railway station free to visit?: Yes, Shrewsbury railway station is free to enter.
How do I get to Shrewsbury railway station?: The nearest railway station is Shrewsbury, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY1 2AT.

Plan your visit

Getting there & planning your visit

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