The average train between Scunthorpe and Shrewsbury takes 4h 7m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Scunthorpe 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 Scunthorpe and Shrewsbury. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scunthorpe is at 9:08 PM which arrives into Shrewsbury at 7:41 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Scunthorpe to Shrewsbury. However, there are services departing from Scunthorpe station and arriving at Shrewsbury station via Stockport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
Scunthorpe to Shrewsbury train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Scunthorpe station.
Scunthorpe to Shrewsbury train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Book your Scunthorpe to Shrewsbury train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Scunthorpe and Shrewsbury is 170 km. The road distance is 217 km.
You can take a train from Scunthorpe to Shrewsbury via Stockport in around 3h 30m.