Shrewsbury to Bournemouth by train

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Overview: trains from Shrewsbury to Bournemouth

Find the key information for travelling by train from Shrewsbury to Bournemouth, 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 00:26 View journey
Last train 23:33 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 4hr 28m View journey
Distance (km) 229
Trains / day 25 View all
Cheapest journey £58.21 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr 28m
Train operators 9

Explore Shrewsbury to Bournemouth by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Shrewsbury to Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth

Getting from Shrewsbury to Bournemouth by rail typically costs £58.21, 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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Train times for travel between Shrewsbury and Bournemouth

If you are taking the train from Shrewsbury to Bournemouth, you will have 25 trains each day (with a departure every 28 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 00:26. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 23:26. On weekends, the first train departs at 05:22, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 23:33.

Travel time and distance between Shrewsbury and Bournemouth

The route’s fastest journey takes 4 hours and 28 minutes, covering a total of 229 kilometres.

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

Tickets on this route typically go on sale 3 months in advance. Booking early gives you access to the most competitive prices and ample seating options.

Learn more about train travel from Shrewsbury to Bournemouth

Refer to our help articles for more details and insights on train travel from Shrewsbury and beyond. Get ready for your visit with travel tips and inspiration in our Bournemouth city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Shrewsbury to Bournemouth

Want to know more about your journey from Shrewsbury to Bournemouth? 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 Bournemouth covers 229 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.