The average train between Sunderland and Shrewsbury takes 6h 26m and the fastest train takes 5h 6m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly 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 9:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 6h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 26m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Sunderland 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.
No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Shrewsbury. However, there are services departing from Newcastle station and arriving at Shrewsbury station via Doncaster station and Stockport station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
Sunderland to Shrewsbury train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.
Sunderland to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
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The distance between Sunderland and Shrewsbury is 260.1 km. The road distance is 318 km.
You can take a train from Sunderland to Shrewsbury via Newcastle, Doncaster, and Stockport in around 5h 43m.