The average train between Southampton and Shrewsbury takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 4h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton 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.
Trains run hourly between Southampton and Shrewsbury. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Shrewsbury at 11:35 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Shrewsbury. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Shrewsbury station via Wolverhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
Southampton to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Book your Southampton to Shrewsbury train tickets online with Cross Country, Transport for Wales and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Southampton and Shrewsbury is 221.2 km. The road distance is 301 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Shrewsbury via Wolverhampton in around 3h 57m.