The average train between Birkenhead and Shrewsbury takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Birkenhead 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 twice daily between Birkenhead and Shrewsbury. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birkenhead is at 8:04 AM which arrives into Shrewsbury at 10:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Birkenhead to Shrewsbury. However, there are services departing from Birkenhead station and arriving at Shrewsbury station via Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Birkenhead to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Birkenhead Central station.
Birkenhead to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Book your Birkenhead to Shrewsbury train tickets online with Merseyrail and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Birkenhead and Shrewsbury is 78 km. The road distance is 91 km.
You can take a train from Birkenhead Central to Shrewsbury via Chester in around 2h 15m.
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