The average train between Sunderland and Shrewsbury takes 5h 11m and the fastest train takes 4h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Sunderland 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 5 times a day between Sunderland and Shrewsbury. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Shrewsbury at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 5h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Shrewsbury. However, there are services departing from Sunderland station and arriving at Shrewsbury station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
Sunderland to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.
Sunderland to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Book your Sunderland to Shrewsbury train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Sunderland and Shrewsbury is 260.1 km. The road distance is 356 km.
You can take a train from Sunderland to Shrewsbury via Newcastle and Manchester Piccadilly in around 5h 39m.