The average train between Shrewsbury and Newbury takes 4h and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Shrewsbury to Newbury. 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 Newbury. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Newbury at 11:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Shrewsbury to Newbury? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Newbury. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury station and arriving at Newbury station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
Shrewsbury to Newbury train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Shrewsbury to Newbury train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Shrewsbury to Newbury train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Shrewsbury and Newbury is 175.2 km. The road distance is 253 km.
You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Newbury via Birmingham New Street and Reading in around 3h 45m.