Shrewsbury to Brighton by train

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Overview: trains from Shrewsbury to Brighton

Find the key information for travelling by train from Shrewsbury to Brighton, 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 05:31 View journey
Last train 23:26 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 4hr 2m View journey
Distance (km) 276
Trains / day 55 View all
Cheapest journey AU$154.03 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 40m
Train operators 15

Explore Shrewsbury to Brighton by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Shrewsbury to Brighton aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train cost between Shrewsbury to Brighton

Getting from Shrewsbury to Brighton by rail typically costs AU$154.03, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Shrewsbury to Brighton departure frequency and train timetable

With 55 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 13 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:31 and the last one is at 23:26. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 06:30, with the last one at 23:19.

Travel time and distance between Shrewsbury and Brighton

The route’s fastest journey takes 4 hours and 2 minutes, covering a total of 276 kilometres.

When do tickets between Shrewsbury and Brighton go on sale?

Travellers can book train journeys between Shrewsbury and Brighton 5 months before the travel date. The earlier you book, the better the price. Stay informed about ticket availability by setting up a personalised booking alert with Rail Europe.

Further insights on trains from Shrewsbury to Brighton

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 Brighton city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Shrewsbury to Brighton

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

The train route from Shrewsbury to Brighton covers 276 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.