The average train between Newbury and Shrewsbury takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Newbury 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 Newbury and Shrewsbury. The earliest departure is at 12:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Newbury is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Shrewsbury at 12:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Newbury 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.
No, there is no direct train from Newbury to Shrewsbury. However, there are services departing from Newbury station and arriving at Shrewsbury station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
Newbury to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Newbury to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Book your Newbury to Shrewsbury train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Newbury and Shrewsbury is 175.2 km. The road distance is 253 km.
You can take a train from Newbury to Shrewsbury via Reading and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 46m.