Shrewsbury to Leicester by train
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Overview: trains from Shrewsbury to Leicester
Find the key information for travelling by train from Shrewsbury to Leicester, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.
Travelling from Shrewsbury to Leicester by train
Considering a train trip from Shrewsbury to Leicester? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.
Train cost between Shrewsbury and Leicester: 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 £23.81, 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.
Shrewsbury to Leicester train times
Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from Shrewsbury to Leicester is at 05:18 and the last is at 22:18. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 05:22 and the last one is at 21:31. You can expect 47 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 11 minutes.
Shrewsbury to Leicester train duration
Trains on this route travel a distance of 110 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 2 hours and 8 minutes.
How early can you book train tickets between Shrewsbury and Leicester?
Tickets along this route go on sale 4 and a half months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.
Making the most of your trip to Leicester
For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Leicester.
FAQs about the train journey from Shrewsbury to Leicester
Want to know more about your journey from Shrewsbury to Leicester? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The distance between Shrewsbury and Leicester is 110 kilometres.
The minimum fare on this route is £23.81. Tickets booked 30 days in advance are priced around . If booked 7 days before departure, the cost is approximately .
Tickets for travel between Shrewsbury to Leicester are available 4 and a half months before departure.
The shortest trip is 2 hours and 8 minutes.
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