Lancaster to Shrewsbury by train

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Overview: trains from Lancaster to Shrewsbury

Find the key information for travelling by train from Lancaster to Shrewsbury, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:13 View journey
Last train 22:27 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 38m View journey
Distance (km) 149
Trains / day 25 View all
Cheapest journey AU$69.02 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 27m
Train operators 9

Explore Lancaster to Shrewsbury by train

Thinking about travelling from Lancaster to Shrewsbury by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Cost of train tickets between Lancaster and Shrewsbury

The cheapest train tickets from Lancaster to Shrewsbury start at AU$69.02. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Lancaster to Shrewsbury is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 4 months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Lancaster to Shrewsbury departure timetable

On this route, 25 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Lancaster at 05:13 and the last leaving at 22:19 during the week.

For weekend travel to Shrewsbury, the earliest departure is at 06:58 and the last one is at 22:27. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 27 minutes.

Lancaster to Shrewsbury distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 149 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 1 hour and 38 minutes.

When do tickets go on sale between Lancaster and Shrewsbury?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Lancaster and Shrewsbury 4 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Further insights on trains from Lancaster to Shrewsbury

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Shrewsbury city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Lancaster to Shrewsbury

Want to know more about your journey from Lancaster to Shrewsbury? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The distance between Lancaster and Shrewsbury is 149 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.