The average train between Manchester and Shrewsbury takes 1h 14m and the fastest train takes 1h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester 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 Manchester and Shrewsbury. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Shrewsbury at 12:04 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester station and arriving at Shrewsbury station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 14m.
Manchester to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
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The distance between Manchester and Shrewsbury is 92.3 km. The road distance is 101 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury hourly. Tickets cost £25–45 and the journey takes 1h 9m.