The average train between Banbury and Shrewsbury takes 2h 6m and the fastest train takes 1h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Banbury 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 Banbury and Shrewsbury. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Banbury is at 9:58 PM which arrives into Shrewsbury at 12:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Banbury to Shrewsbury. However, there are services departing from Banbury station and arriving at Shrewsbury station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
Banbury to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Banbury station.
Banbury to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Book your Banbury to Shrewsbury train tickets online with Cross Country, Transport for Wales and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Banbury and Shrewsbury is 119.7 km. The road distance is 146 km.
You can take a train from Banbury to Shrewsbury via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 6m.