The average train between Shrewsbury and Essex takes 4h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Shrewsbury to Essex. 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 Essex. 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 Essex at 8:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Essex. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury station and arriving at Essex station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
Shrewsbury to Essex train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Shrewsbury to Essex train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at White Notley station.
Book your Shrewsbury to Essex train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Shrewsbury and Essex is 247 km. The road distance is 321 km.
You can take a train from Shrewsbury to White Notley via Birmingham New Street, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 34m.