The average train between Paignton and Shrewsbury takes 5h 33m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Paignton 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 Paignton and Shrewsbury. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paignton is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Shrewsbury at 6:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 5h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 48m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Paignton 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 Paignton to Shrewsbury. However, there are services departing from Paignton station and arriving at Shrewsbury station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
Paignton to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
Paignton to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Book your Paignton to Shrewsbury train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Paignton and Shrewsbury is 259.1 km. The road distance is 378 km.
You can take a train from Paignton to Shrewsbury via Newton Abbot and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 59m.