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Trip Overview

The average train between Shrewsbury and Cambridge takes 4h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Shrewsbury to Cambridge. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 24m
Duration
179 mi
Distance
£87
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Shrewsbury to Cambridge train times

Trains run hourly between Shrewsbury and Cambridge. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Cambridge at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross Country3h 49m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country4h 10m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country4h 5m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country4h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country4h 31m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesCross Country4h 32m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesCross Country4h 32m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country4h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country4h 28m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country4h 27m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country4h 28m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country4h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross Country3h 51m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country4h 10m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country4h 5m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country4h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross Country3h 51m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country4h 10m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country4h 5m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country4h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross Country3h 51m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country4h 10m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country4h 5m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country4h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross Country3h 51m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country4h 10m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country4h 5m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country4h 5m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Shrewsbury to Cambridge? 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 Cambridge.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 178.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 24m

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

You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Cambridge via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 25m.

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