The average train between Bedford and Shrewsbury takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Bedford 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 Bedford and Shrewsbury. The earliest departure is at 1:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Shrewsbury at 8:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Kettering and take an average of 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Bedford 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 Bedford to Shrewsbury. However, there are services departing from Bedford station and arriving at Shrewsbury station via Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Bedford to Shrewsbury train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.
Bedford to Shrewsbury train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Book your Bedford to Shrewsbury train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bedford and Shrewsbury is 167.7 km. The road distance is 210 km.
You can take a train from Bedford to Shrewsbury via Kettering, Leicester, and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 39m.