Nottingham to Shrewsbury by train

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Overview: trains from Nottingham to Shrewsbury

Find the key information for travelling by train from Nottingham 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 01:51 View journey
Last train 23:20 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 23m View journey
Distance (km) 111
Trains / day 41 View all
Cheapest journey £93.80 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 57m
Train operators 10

Taking the train from Nottingham to Shrewsbury

So you’re considering going from Nottingham to Shrewsbury by train? To ensure you have the smoothest, most carefree travel, keep this page handy.

Train cost between Nottingham and Shrewsbury: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from £93.80, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

Nottingham to Shrewsbury departure frequency and train timetable

With 41 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 26 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 01:51 and the last one is at 23:20. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 01:51, with the last one at 22:20.

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

On this route spanning 111 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 2 hours and 23 minutes.

Booking time frame: Nottingham to Shrewsbury trains

Tickets for travel to Shrewsbury along this route are available for purchase 5 months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

More information on train travel from Nottingham to Shrewsbury

Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Shrewsbury city guide to get you started.

FAQs about the train journey from Nottingham to Shrewsbury

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

The train route from Nottingham to Shrewsbury covers 111 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.