The average train between Penrith and Shrewsbury takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Penrith 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 every 3 hours between Penrith and Shrewsbury. The earliest departure is at 7:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 9:41 PM which arrives into Shrewsbury at 12:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Shrewsbury. However, there are services departing from Penrith station and arriving at Shrewsbury station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
Penrith to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
Penrith to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Book your Penrith to Shrewsbury train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Penrith and Shrewsbury is 217.5 km. The road distance is 249 km.
You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Shrewsbury via Crewe in around 2h 55m.