Shrewsbury to Durham by train

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Overview: trains from Shrewsbury to Durham

Find the key information for travelling by train from Shrewsbury to Durham, 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 05:18 View journey
Last train 23:37 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 30m View journey
Distance (km) 243
Trains / day 30 View all
Cheapest journey CA$98.89 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 22m
Train operators 8

Shrewsbury to Durham by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Shrewsbury to Durham? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 243 kilometres.

Cost of train tickets between Shrewsbury and Durham

The cheapest train tickets from Shrewsbury to Durham start at CA$98.89. 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 Shrewsbury to Durham is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 5 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.

Shrewsbury to Durham departure frequency and train timetable

With 30 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 19 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 05:18 and the last one is at 23:37. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:29, with the last one at 23:30.

How long does the train from Shrewsbury to Durham take?

The shortest journey time on this route is 3 hours and 30 minutes, with trains covering a total distance of 243 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets from Shrewsbury to Durham?

Tickets on this route typically go on sale 5 months in advance. Booking early gives you access to the most competitive prices and ample seating options.

Making the most of your trip to Durham

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Durham.

FAQs about the train journey from Shrewsbury to Durham

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

The train journey between Shrewsbury and Durham spans 243 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.