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Trip Overview

The average train between Shrewsbury and Harwich takes 5h 25m and the fastest train takes 4h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Shrewsbury to Harwich. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 25m
Duration
228 mi
Distance
£105
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain train
  3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Manningtreetrain train
4h 54m
£78–179

Shrewsbury to Harwich train times

Trains run hourly between Shrewsbury and Harwich. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Harwich at 12:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia4h 50m • 4 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia4h 27m • 4 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia10h 19m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia10h 19m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia4h 42m • 4 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia4h 52m • 4 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia4h 52m • 4 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia4h 23m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia5h 42m • 4 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia4h 21m • 4 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia4h 18m • 4 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia4h 19m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia4h 23m • 4 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia4h 25m • 4 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia4h 25m • 4 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia4h 23m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Shrewsbury to Harwich? 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: 228 mi
  • Duration: 5h 25m

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

You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Harwich Town via Birmingham New Street, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, London Liverpool Street, and Manningtree in around 4h 54m.

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