The average train between Cheltenham and Shrewsbury takes 2h 8m and the fastest train takes 1h 38m. There is an hourly train service from Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham and Shrewsbury. The earliest departure is at 7:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Shrewsbury at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Shrewsbury. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Shrewsbury station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
Cheltenham to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Book your Cheltenham to Shrewsbury train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Cheltenham and Shrewsbury is 101 km. The road distance is 141 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Shrewsbury via Birmingham New Street in around 1h 53m.