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Penzance to Shrewsbury trains

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Trip Overview

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.

7h 49m
Duration
337 mi
Distance
£168
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain train
  2. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain train
7h 22m
£140–244

Penzance to Shrewsbury train times

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.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains7h 21m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryWest Midlands Trains12h 47m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryTransport for Wales12h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryTransport for Wales7h 16m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryTransport for Wales6h 53m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryTransport for Wales7h 10m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryTransport for Wales7h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryTransport for Wales7h 9m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryTransport for Wales7h 9m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryTransport for Wales7h 7m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryTransport for Wales7h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains6h 55m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains6h 56m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryTransport for Wales6h 38m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains6h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryTransport for Wales7h 16m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryTransport for Wales6h 53m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryTransport for Wales7h 10m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryTransport for Wales7h 5m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Penzance to Shrewsbury.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 337.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 49m

What companies run services between Penzance, England and Shrewsbury, England?

You can take a train from Penzance to Shrewsbury via Plymouth and Birmingham New Street in around 7h 22m.

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