The average train between Alton and Shrewsbury takes 4h 50m and the fastest train takes 4h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Alton to Shrewsbury. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Alton and Shrewsbury. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alton is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Shrewsbury at 8:53 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Alton to Shrewsbury? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Alton to Shrewsbury. However, there are services departing from Alton station and arriving at Shrewsbury station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
Alton to Shrewsbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Alton station.
Alton to Shrewsbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Book your Alton to Shrewsbury train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Alton and Shrewsbury is 212.1 km. The road distance is 328 km.
You can take a train from Alton to Shrewsbury via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 9m.