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Reading to Shrewsbury trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Shrewsbury takes 2h 47m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading 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.

2h 47m
Duration
140 mi
Distance
£85
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain train Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
2h 50m
£68–115

Reading to Shrewsbury train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Shrewsbury. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Shrewsbury at 12:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 140.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 47m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Shrewsbury via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 50m.

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