The average train between Shrewsbury and Ormskirk takes 2h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h. There is a train service every few hours from Shrewsbury to Ormskirk. 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 Ormskirk. The earliest departure is at 12:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 9:01 PM which arrives into Ormskirk at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 2h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Ormskirk. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury station and arriving at Ormskirk station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
Shrewsbury to Ormskirk train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Shrewsbury to Ormskirk train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Ormskirk station.
Book your Shrewsbury to Ormskirk train tickets online with Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains and Merseyrail.
The distance between Shrewsbury and Ormskirk is 95.7 km. The road distance is 130 km.
You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Ormskirk via Crewe and Liverpool South Parkway in around 2h 42m.