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Shrewsbury to Atherstone trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Shrewsbury and Atherstone takes 2h 16m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Shrewsbury to Atherstone. 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 16m
Duration
88 mi
Distance
£33
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain train Shrewsbury - Crewe / ...
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Atherstonetrain train Crewe - London Euston / ...
2h 23m
£27–62

Shrewsbury to Atherstone train times

Trains run hourly between Shrewsbury and Atherstone. The earliest departure is at 12:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 9:01 PM which arrives into Atherstone at 11:03 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands Trains1h 41m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands Trains2h 16m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands Trains2h 14m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands Trains2h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands Trains5h 30m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands Trains1h 41m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands Trains2h 16m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands Trains2h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands Trains5h 30m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands Trains1h 41m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands Trains2h 16m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands Trains2h 14m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Shrewsbury to Atherstone? 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.

Map of how to get from Shrewsbury to Atherstone.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 87.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 16m

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

You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Atherstone via Crewe in around 2h 23m.

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