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Trip Overview

The average train between Leicester and Shrewsbury takes 2h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. There is an hourly train service from Leicester 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.

2h 12m
Duration
82 mi
Distance
£37
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Leicester to Shrewsbury train times

Trains run hourly between Leicester and Shrewsbury. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Shrewsbury at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 3m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales2h 4m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 3m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales2h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales2h 5m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 5m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales1h 59m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales2h 5m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 5m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales1h 59m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales2h 34m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales2h 11m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 3m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales2h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales2h • 1 change
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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales2h 2m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales1h 59m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales2h 5m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 5m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales1h 59m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales2h 5m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 5m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryTransport for Wales1h 59m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 3m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leicester 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.

Map of how to get from Leicester to Shrewsbury.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 81.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 12m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Shrewsbury, England?

You can take a train from Leicester to Shrewsbury via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 9m.

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