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Trip Overview

The average train between Shrewsbury and Leicester takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. There is an hourly train service from Shrewsbury to Leicester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 25m
Duration
82 mi
Distance
£37
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Shrewsbury to Leicester train times

Trains run hourly between Shrewsbury and Leicester. 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 Leicester at 6:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country7h 33m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross Country1h 50m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country2h 18m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesCross Country2h 22m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country2h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross Country1h 50m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country2h 18m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesCross Country2h 22m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country2h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross Country2h 28m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country2h 30m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesCross Country2h 20m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesCross Country2h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross Country2h 39m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesCross Country2h 31m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country2h 30m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesCross Country2h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross Country1h 52m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country2h 18m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesCross Country2h 22m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country2h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross Country1h 52m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country2h 18m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesCross Country2h 22m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country2h 15m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Shrewsbury to Leicester? 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.

Map of how to get from Shrewsbury to Leicester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 81.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 25m

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

You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Leicester via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 20m.

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