Rome2Rio

Newbury to Shrewsbury trains

Find Transport to Shrewsbury

View schedule

Trip Overview

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.

3h 36m
Duration
157 mi
Distance
£76
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain train Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
3h 44m
£59–113

Newbury to Shrewsbury train times

Trains run hourly between Newbury and Shrewsbury. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newbury is at 8:18 PM which arrives into Shrewsbury at 12:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

  •  → 

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryTransport for Wales3h • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryTransport for Wales3h 31m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryTransport for Wales3h 11m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryTransport for Wales2h 55m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

  •  → 

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryTransport for Wales3h 2m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryTransport for Wales3h 34m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryTransport for Wales3h • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryTransport for Wales3h 31m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

  •  → 

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryTransport for Wales3h 2m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryTransport for Wales3h 34m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryTransport for Wales3h • 2 changes

  •  → 

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryTransport for Wales3h 31m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

  •  → 

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryTransport for Wales3h 2m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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.

Map of how to get from Newbury to Shrewsbury.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 157.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between Newbury, West Berkshire, England and Shrewsbury, England?

You can take a train from Newbury to Shrewsbury via Reading and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 44m.

Operators