The average train between Shrewsbury and Ormskirk takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. 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 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Ormskirk at 7:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Chester and take an average of 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 33m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Shrewsbury to Ormskirk? 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 Ormskirk. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury station and arriving at Ormskirk station via Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
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 and Merseyrail.
The distance between Shrewsbury and Ormskirk is 95.7 km. The road distance is 116 km.
You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Ormskirk via Chester and Liverpool Central in around 2h 32m.