The average train between Ipswich and Shrewsbury takes 4h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. There is an hourly train service from Ipswich 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 Ipswich and Shrewsbury. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Shrewsbury at 8:07 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Shrewsbury. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Shrewsbury station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
Ipswich to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Book your Ipswich to Shrewsbury train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ipswich and Shrewsbury is 274.9 km. The road distance is 420 km.
You can take a train from Ipswich to Shrewsbury via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Crewe in around 4h 21m.