The average train between Durham and Shrewsbury takes 4h 24m and the fastest train takes 4h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Durham 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 Durham and Shrewsbury. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Durham is at 7:52 PM which arrives into Shrewsbury at 12:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Durham to Shrewsbury. However, there are services departing from Durham station and arriving at Shrewsbury station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
Durham to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Durham station.
Durham to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Book your Durham to Shrewsbury train tickets online with Cross Country, Transport for Wales and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Durham and Shrewsbury is 242.5 km. The road distance is 377 km.
You can take a train from Durham to Shrewsbury via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 55m.