The average train between Shrewsbury and Leicester takes 2h 26m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. 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.
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 9:54 PM which arrives into Leicester at 6:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury station and arriving at Leicester station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
Shrewsbury to Leicester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Shrewsbury to Leicester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Shrewsbury to Leicester train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Shrewsbury and Leicester is 109.5 km. The road distance is 132 km.
You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Leicester via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 19m.
