The average train between Didcot and Shrewsbury takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Didcot 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 Didcot and Shrewsbury. The earliest departure is at 6:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Didcot is at 9:08 PM which arrives into Shrewsbury at 11:46 PM. All services require a transfer at Oxford and take an average of 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 56m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Didcot 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 Didcot to Shrewsbury. However, there are services departing from Didcot station and arriving at Shrewsbury station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Didcot to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Oxford station.
Didcot to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Book your Didcot to Shrewsbury train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Didcot and Shrewsbury is 160 km. The road distance is 199 km.
You can take a train from Didcot Parkway to Shrewsbury via Oxford and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 6m.