Plymouth to Shrewsbury by train

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Overview: trains from Plymouth to Shrewsbury

Find the key information for travelling by train from Plymouth 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 05:20 View journey
Last train 23:54 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 4hr 33m View journey
Distance (km) 277
Trains / day 28 View all
Cheapest journey CA$182.00 View journey
Avg journey time 6hr 2m
Train operators 10

Discover Plymouth to Shrewsbury by train

Planning a train adventure from Plymouth to Shrewsbury? To get started, check out our detailed guide to a seamless, enjoyable journey.

Cost of train travel from Plymouth to Shrewsbury

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Plymouth to Shrewsbury:

  • Cheapest ticket: CA$182.00

  • Pricing when booking a month in advance:

  • Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

Plymouth to Shrewsbury departure timetable

On this route, 28 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Plymouth at 05:20 and the last leaving at 23:54 during the week.

For weekend travel to Shrewsbury, the earliest departure is at 05:25 and the last one is at 23:20. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 22 minutes.

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Plymouth to Shrewsbury?

On this route spanning 277 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 4 hours and 33 minutes.

Booking horizon for travel between Plymouth and Shrewsbury

Tickets for travel between Plymouth and Shrewsbury can be booked 5 months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Making your Plymouth to Shrewsbury travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Shrewsbury.

FAQs about the train journey from Plymouth to Shrewsbury

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

The train journey between Plymouth and Shrewsbury spans 277 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.