The average train between Shrewsbury and Cradley Heath takes 1h 32m and the fastest train takes 1h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Shrewsbury to Cradley Heath. 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 Cradley Heath. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Cradley Heath at 6:23 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Cradley Heath. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury station and arriving at Cradley Heath station via Smethwick Galton Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.
Shrewsbury to Cradley Heath train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Shrewsbury to Cradley Heath train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Smethwick Galton Bridge station.
Book your Shrewsbury to Cradley Heath train tickets online with West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Shrewsbury and Cradley Heath is 52.3 km. The road distance is 71 km.
West Midlands Trains operates a train from Shrewsbury to Smethwick Galton Bridge hourly. Tickets cost £12–35 and the journey takes 53 min.