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Trip Overview

The average train between Shrewsbury and Birkenhead takes 1h 59m and the fastest train takes 1h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Shrewsbury to Birkenhead. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 59m
Duration
57 mi
Distance
£28
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Shrewsbury to Birkenhead train times

Trains run hourly between Shrewsbury and Birkenhead. The earliest departure is at 12:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Birkenhead at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Transport for WalesMerseyrail1h 38m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesMerseyrail1h 38m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesMerseyrail1h 40m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesMerseyrail1h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesMerseyrail6h 2m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesMerseyrail1h 58m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesMerseyrail1h 49m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesMerseyrail1h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesMerseyrail6h 2m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesMerseyrail1h 58m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesMerseyrail1h 49m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesMerseyrail1h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesMerseyrail6h 2m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesMerseyrail1h 58m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesMerseyrail1h 49m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesMerseyrail1h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesMerseyrail1h 59m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesMerseyrail1h 50m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesMerseyrail1h 38m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesMerseyrail1h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesMerseyrail1h 46m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesMerseyrail1h 43m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesMerseyrail1h 43m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesMerseyrail2h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesMerseyrail1h 58m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesMerseyrail1h 49m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesMerseyrail1h 38m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesMerseyrail1h 38m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Shrewsbury to Birkenhead? 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 Birkenhead.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 57 mi
  • Duration: 1h 59m

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

You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Birkenhead Hamilton Square via Chester in around 1h 33m.

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