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Shrewsbury to Congleton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Shrewsbury and Congleton takes 1h 36m and the fastest train takes 1h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Shrewsbury to Congleton. 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 36m
Duration
47 mi
Distance
£20
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain train Shrewsbury - Crewe / ...
2h 13m
£14–28

Shrewsbury to Congleton train times

Trains run hourly between Shrewsbury and Congleton. The earliest departure is at 12:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Congleton at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 1h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsNorthern Trains Limited6h 51m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsNorthern Trains Limited1h 38m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsNorthern Trains Limited1h 21m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsNorthern Trains Limited1h 19m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsNorthern Trains Limited1h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsNorthern Trains Limited6h 5m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsNorthern Trains Limited1h 38m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsNorthern Trains Limited1h 21m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsNorthern Trains Limited1h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsNorthern Trains Limited6h 5m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsNorthern Trains Limited1h 38m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsNorthern Trains Limited1h 21m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsNorthern Trains Limited1h 19m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 46.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 36m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Shrewsbury to Crewe hourly. Tickets cost £11–18 and the journey takes 51 min.

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