The average train between Shrewsbury and Loughborough takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Shrewsbury to Loughborough. 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 Loughborough. 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 Loughborough at 6:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Loughborough. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury station and arriving at Loughborough station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
Shrewsbury to Loughborough train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Shrewsbury to Loughborough train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Shrewsbury to Loughborough train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Shrewsbury and Loughborough is 104.7 km. The road distance is 152 km.
You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Loughborough (Leics) via Birmingham New Street and Leicester in around 2h 40m.