The average train between Shrewsbury and Birkenhead takes 1h 57m and the fastest train takes 1h 38m. 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.
Trains run hourly between Shrewsbury and Birkenhead. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Birkenhead at 6:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 1m • 1 changeWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury station and arriving at Birkenhead station via Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
Shrewsbury to Birkenhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Shrewsbury to Birkenhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birkenhead Hamilton Square station.
Book your Shrewsbury to Birkenhead train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Merseyrail.
The distance between Shrewsbury and Birkenhead is 78 km. The road distance is 92 km.
You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Birkenhead Hamilton Square via Chester in around 1h 39m.