The average train between Birmingham and Shrewsbury takes 1h 7m and the fastest train takes 51 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Birmingham 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 every 30 minutes between Birmingham and Shrewsbury. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Shrewsbury at 12:05 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Shrewsbury station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 7m.
Birmingham to Shrewsbury train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Shrewsbury train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Book your Birmingham to Shrewsbury train tickets online with West Midlands Trains and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Birmingham and Shrewsbury is 62.9 km. The road distance is 68 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury hourly. Tickets cost £17–29 and the journey takes 1h. West Midlands Trains also services this route hourly.