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The average train between Sunderland and Shrewsbury takes 5h 46m and the fastest train takes 4h 43m. 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.

5h 46m
Duration
221 mi
Distance
£88
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Sunderland to Shrewsbury train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Sunderland and Shrewsbury. The earliest departure is at 7:57 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 5h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales4h 47m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales5h 20m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales4h 48m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales4h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales4h 47m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales5h 20m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales4h 48m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales4h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales4h 47m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales5h 20m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales4h 48m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales4h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales4h 47m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales5h 20m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales4h 48m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales4h 43m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

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  • Distance: 220.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Sunderland, England and Shrewsbury, England?

You can take a train from Sunderland to Shrewsbury via Newcastle, York, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 5h 11m.

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