The average train between Newcastle upon Tyne and Shrewsbury takes 6h 40m and the fastest train takes 4h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Newcastle upon Tyne 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 twice daily between Newcastle upon Tyne and Shrewsbury. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newcastle upon Tyne is at 9:02 PM which arrives into Shrewsbury at 7:41 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

4h 45m • 1 change

4h 41m • 1 change

4h 44m • 1 change

4h 36m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Shrewsbury. However, there are services departing from Newcastle upon Tyne station and arriving at Shrewsbury station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Shrewsbury train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Newcastle station.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Shrewsbury train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Book your Newcastle upon Tyne to Shrewsbury train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Shrewsbury is 262.5 km. The road distance is 337 km.
You can take a train from Newcastle to Shrewsbury via Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 18m.