The average train between Rotherham and Shrewsbury takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Rotherham 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 Rotherham and Shrewsbury. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Rotherham is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Shrewsbury at 7:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Rotherham 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 Rotherham to Shrewsbury. However, there are services departing from Rotherham station and arriving at Shrewsbury station via Stockport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
Rotherham to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sheffield station.
Rotherham to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Book your Rotherham to Shrewsbury train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, East Midlands Railways and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rotherham and Shrewsbury is 122.9 km. The road distance is 160 km.
You can take a train from Rotherham Central to Shrewsbury via Sheffield and Stockport in around 3h 3m.