The average train between Shrewsbury and Penzance takes 7h 39m and the fastest train takes 6h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Shrewsbury to Penzance. 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 every 2 hours between Shrewsbury and Penzance. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 6:59 PM which arrives into Penzance at 10:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 7h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury station and arriving at Penzance station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
Shrewsbury to Penzance train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Shrewsbury to Penzance train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Penzance station.
Book your Shrewsbury to Penzance train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Shrewsbury and Penzance is 346.8 km. The road distance is 542 km.
You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Penzance via Birmingham New Street and Plymouth in around 7h 49m.