The average train between Shrewsbury and Falkirk takes 5h 14m and the fastest train takes 4h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Shrewsbury to Falkirk. 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 every 4 hours between Shrewsbury and Falkirk. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 6:21 PM which arrives into Falkirk at 11:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 5h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Falkirk. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury station and arriving at Falkirk station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
Shrewsbury to Falkirk train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Shrewsbury to Falkirk train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Haymarket station.
Book your Shrewsbury to Falkirk train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Shrewsbury and Falkirk is 372.1 km. The road distance is 477 km.
You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Falkirk Grahamston via Crewe and Haymarket in around 5h 45m.