Reading to Shrewsbury Trains

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: £68
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 49m

£55–99

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.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

7:15 AM → 10:20 AM
3h 5m • 1 change
8:51 AM → 11:19 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
9:43 AM → 12:19 PM
2h 36m • 1 change
10:46 AM → 1:19 PM
2h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:45 AM → 9:21 AM
2h 36m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 10:20 AM
3h 5m • 1 change
8:51 AM → 11:19 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
9:43 AM → 12:19 PM
2h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:45 AM → 9:21 AM
2h 36m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 10:20 AM
3h 5m • 1 change
8:51 AM → 11:19 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
9:43 AM → 12:19 PM
2h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:45 AM → 9:21 AM
2h 36m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading 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.