The average train between Chelmsford and Shrewsbury takes 3h 56m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. There is an hourly train service from Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford and Shrewsbury. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Shrewsbury at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 3h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Shrewsbury. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Shrewsbury station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
Chelmsford to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Book your Chelmsford to Shrewsbury train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Chelmsford and Shrewsbury is 244.7 km. The road distance is 357 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Shrewsbury via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Crewe in around 3h 51m.