The average train between Shrewsbury and Newcastle upon Tyne takes 6h 27m and the fastest train takes 4h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Shrewsbury to Newcastle upon Tyne. 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 twice daily between Shrewsbury and Newcastle upon Tyne. The earliest departure is at 9:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 10:27 PM which arrives into Newcastle upon Tyne at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

4h 48m • 1 change

4h 29m • 1 change

4h 32m • 1 change

4h 28m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Newcastle upon Tyne. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury station and arriving at Newcastle upon Tyne station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
Shrewsbury to Newcastle upon Tyne train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Shrewsbury to Newcastle upon Tyne train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Shrewsbury to Newcastle upon Tyne train tickets online with Transport for Wales and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Shrewsbury and Newcastle upon Tyne is 262.5 km. The road distance is 337 km.
You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Newcastle via Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 46m.