The average train between York and Shrewsbury takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from York 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 York and Shrewsbury. The earliest departure is at 2:35 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 8:45 PM which arrives into Shrewsbury at 12:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from York to Shrewsbury. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Shrewsbury station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
York to Shrewsbury train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from York station.
York to Shrewsbury train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Book your York to Shrewsbury train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Transport for Wales.
The distance between York and Shrewsbury is 177.6 km. The road distance is 208 km.
You can take a train from York to Shrewsbury via Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 33m.