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Trip Overview

The average train between Shrewsbury and Cambridge takes 4h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. 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 23m
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 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country4h 14m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    West Midlands TrainsCross Country9h 29m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 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 4, 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 5, 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 Friday, November 6, 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 Saturday, November 7, 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 8, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country4h 28m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country4h 25m • 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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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.

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  • Distance: 178.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 23m

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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