The average train between Swindon and Shrewsbury takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Swindon 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 Swindon and Shrewsbury. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Swindon is at 9:41 PM which arrives into Shrewsbury at 12:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Shrewsbury. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at Shrewsbury station via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
Swindon to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Book your Swindon to Shrewsbury train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Swindon and Shrewsbury is 144.2 km. The road distance is 241 km.
You can take a train from Swindon to Shrewsbury via Newport (S Wales) in around 2h 58m.