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South Shields to Shrewsbury trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between South Shields and Shrewsbury takes 5h 23m and the fastest train takes 4h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from South Shields to Shrewsbury. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 23m
Duration
258 mi
Distance
£132
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

South Shields to Shrewsbury train times

Trains run hourly between South Shields and Shrewsbury. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Shrewsbury at 9:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 5h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Nexus MetroCross CountryTransport for Wales5h 48m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Nexus MetroCross CountryTransport for Wales5h 25m • 2 changes
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    Nexus MetroCross CountryTransport for Wales5h 22m • 2 changes
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    Nexus MetroCross CountryTransport for Wales5h 24m • 2 changes
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    Nexus MetroCross CountryTransport for Wales5h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Nexus MetroCross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 12m • 2 changes
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    Nexus MetroCross CountryTransport for Wales5h 11m • 2 changes
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    Nexus MetroCross CountryTransport for Wales5h 11m • 2 changes
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    Nexus MetroCross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Nexus MetroCross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 12m • 2 changes
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    Nexus MetroCross CountryTransport for Wales5h 11m • 2 changes
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    Nexus MetroCross CountryTransport for Wales5h 11m • 2 changes
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    Nexus MetroCross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Nexus MetroCross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 12m • 2 changes
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    Nexus MetroCross CountryTransport for Wales5h 11m • 2 changes
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    Nexus MetroCross CountryTransport for Wales5h 11m • 2 changes
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    Nexus MetroCross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Nexus MetroCross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 12m • 2 changes
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    Nexus MetroCross CountryTransport for Wales5h 11m • 2 changes
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    Nexus MetroCross CountryTransport for Wales5h 11m • 2 changes
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    Nexus MetroCross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Nexus MetroCross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 12m • 2 changes
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    Nexus MetroCross CountryTransport for Wales5h 11m • 2 changes
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    Nexus MetroCross CountryTransport for Wales5h 11m • 2 changes
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    Nexus MetroCross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 3m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from South Shields to Shrewsbury? 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.

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  • Distance: 258 mi
  • Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between South Shields, England and Shrewsbury, England?

You can take a subway from South Shields to Shrewsbury via Central Station, Newcastle, and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 6m.

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