The average train between Essex and Shrewsbury takes 4h 37m and the fastest train takes 4h. There is a train service every few hours from Essex 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 Essex and Shrewsbury. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essex is at 9:08 PM which arrives into Shrewsbury at 11:19 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 4h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Essex to Shrewsbury. However, there are services departing from Essex station and arriving at Shrewsbury station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
Essex to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from White Notley station.
Essex to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Book your Essex to Shrewsbury train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Essex and Shrewsbury is 247 km. The road distance is 321 km.
You can take a train from White Notley to Shrewsbury via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 54m.