The average train between Penzance and Shrewsbury takes 7h 49m and the fastest train takes 6h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Penzance 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 Penzance and Shrewsbury. The earliest departure is at 5:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penzance is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Shrewsbury at 10:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Plymouth and take an average of 7h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Penzance 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 Penzance to Shrewsbury. However, there are services departing from Penzance station and arriving at Shrewsbury station via Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
Penzance to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Penzance station.
Penzance to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Book your Penzance to Shrewsbury train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Penzance and Shrewsbury is 346.8 km. The road distance is 543 km.
You can take a train from Penzance to Shrewsbury via Plymouth and Birmingham New Street in around 7h 23m.