The average train between Shrewsbury and Bournemouth takes 4h 45m and the fastest train takes 4h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Shrewsbury to Bournemouth. 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 Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 6:32 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 11:15 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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4h 43m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Shrewsbury to Bournemouth? 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 Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Wolverhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
Shrewsbury to Bournemouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Shrewsbury to Bournemouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Shrewsbury to Bournemouth train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Cross Country.
The distance between Shrewsbury and Bournemouth is 229.3 km. The road distance is 347 km.
You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Bournemouth via Wolverhampton in around 5h 11m.