The average train between Shrewsbury and Southampton takes 4h 33m and the fastest train takes 4h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Shrewsbury to Southampton. 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 Southampton. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Southampton at 11:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury station and arriving at Southampton station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
Shrewsbury to Southampton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Shrewsbury to Southampton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Shrewsbury to Southampton train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Shrewsbury and Southampton is 221.2 km. The road distance is 301 km.
You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Southampton Central via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 26m.