The average train between Shrewsbury and Scarborough takes 4h 29m and the fastest train takes 4h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Shrewsbury to Scarborough. 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 Scarborough. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 10:27 PM which arrives into Scarborough at 7:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Shrewsbury to Scarborough? 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 Scarborough. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury station and arriving at Scarborough station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
Shrewsbury to Scarborough train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Shrewsbury to Scarborough train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Scarborough station.
Book your Shrewsbury to Scarborough train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Metrolink and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Shrewsbury and Scarborough is 233.6 km. The road distance is 278 km.
You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Scarborough via Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 4h 30m.