The average train between Shrewsbury and Watford Junction takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. There is an hourly train service from Shrewsbury to Watford Junction. 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 Watford Junction. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Watford Junction at 6:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Watford Junction. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury station and arriving at Watford Junction station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
Shrewsbury to Watford Junction train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Shrewsbury to Watford Junction train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Watford Junction station.
Book your Shrewsbury to Watford Junction train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Shrewsbury and Watford Junction is 198.3 km. The road distance is 221 km.
You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Watford Junction via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 37m.