Manchester Airport to Shrewsbury by train

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Overview: trains from Manchester Airport to Shrewsbury

Find the key information for travelling by train from Manchester Airport 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 00:05 View journey

Last train 23:48 View journey

Avg changes 1

Fastest journey 1hr 26m View journey

Distance (km) 79

Trains / day 65 View all

Cheapest journey £26.84 View journey

Avg journey time 2hr 56m

Train operators 7

Travelling from Manchester Airport to Shrewsbury by train

Want to know how to get from Manchester Airport to Shrewsbury by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Manchester Airport to Shrewsbury take around 1 hour and 26 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 79 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Manchester Airport is scheduled to depart at around 00:05. The last departure is usually at around 23:48 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Manchester Airport at around 01:13, with the last train leaving at around 23:07. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 65 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 5 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from £26.84.

We think any time is a great time to visit Shrewsbury, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Shrewsbury.

Is there a direct train from Manchester Airport to Shrewsbury?

The journey between Manchester Airport and Shrewsbury usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Manchester Airport to Shrewsbury every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

Trains usually run with a similar frequency on weekends.

How long does it take to travel from Manchester Airport to Shrewsbury?

The Manchester Airport to Shrewsbury train travel takes about 1 hour and 26 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Manchester Airport to Shrewsbury train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Shrewsbury leaving Manchester Airport at around 00:05 and the last train leaving at around 23:48 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Manchester Airport at around 01:13, with the final departure at 23:07.

Shrewsbury to Manchester Airport by train