Shrewsbury to Plymouth Trains

Shrewsbury to Plymouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Shrewsbury and Plymouth takes 4h 51m and the fastest train takes 4h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Shrewsbury to Plymouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 51m
Duration: 259 mi
Distance: £160
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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5h 31m

£124–205

Shrewsbury to Plymouth train times

Trains run hourly between Shrewsbury and Plymouth. 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 Plymouth at 11:43 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

3:59 PM → 8:49 PM
4h 50m • 1 change
5:59 PM → 10:50 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
6:59 PM → 11:43 PM
4h 44m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

5:59 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 48m • 1 change
6:57 AM → 11:48 AM
4h 51m • 1 change
7:57 AM → 12:48 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
8:59 AM → 1:47 PM
4h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

5:59 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 48m • 1 change
6:57 AM → 11:48 AM
4h 51m • 1 change
7:57 AM → 12:48 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
8:59 AM → 1:47 PM
4h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

5:59 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 48m • 1 change
6:57 AM → 11:48 AM
4h 51m • 1 change
7:57 AM → 12:48 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
8:59 AM → 1:47 PM
4h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 22, 2026

5:40 AM → 10:47 AM
5h 7m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 11:48 AM
5h 18m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 12:47 PM
5h 17m • 1 change
8:59 AM → 1:47 PM
4h 48m • 1 change
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