The average train between Shrewsbury and Selby takes 4h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Shrewsbury to Selby. 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 Selby. 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 Selby at 6:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Shrewsbury to Selby? 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 Selby. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury station and arriving at Selby station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
Shrewsbury to Selby train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Shrewsbury to Selby train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Selby station.
Book your Shrewsbury to Selby train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Metrolink and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Shrewsbury and Selby is 163.8 km. The road distance is 204 km.
You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Selby via Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 3h 35m.