The average train between Rayleigh and Shrewsbury takes 4h 4m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. There is an hourly train service from Rayleigh 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 Rayleigh and Shrewsbury. The earliest departure is at 4:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Rayleigh is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Shrewsbury at 11:05 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 4h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Rayleigh 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 Rayleigh to Shrewsbury. However, there are services departing from Rayleigh station and arriving at Shrewsbury station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
Rayleigh to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Rayleigh station.
Rayleigh to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Book your Rayleigh to Shrewsbury train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Rayleigh and Shrewsbury is 260.9 km. The road distance is 307 km.
You can take a train from Rayleigh to Shrewsbury via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 45m.