Shrewsbury to Plymouth by train
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Overview: trains from Shrewsbury to Plymouth
Find the key information for travelling by train from Shrewsbury to Plymouth, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.
Taking the train from Shrewsbury to Plymouth
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Train cost between Shrewsbury to Plymouth
Getting from Shrewsbury to Plymouth by rail typically costs £86.55, 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 schedule for travel between Shrewsbury and Plymouth
While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 51 trains make this journey of 277 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Shrewsbury is at 05:18 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 23:08.
During the weekend, 05:22 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 22:04 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 9 minutes.
How long is the train journey from Shrewsbury to Plymouth?
This journey covers a total of 277 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 4 hours and 30 minutes.
When do tickets go on sale between Shrewsbury and Plymouth?
You can start planning and booking your trip between Shrewsbury and Plymouth 5 and a half months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.
Making your Shrewsbury to Plymouth travels smooth and enjoyable
Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Plymouth.
FAQs about the train journey from Shrewsbury to Plymouth
Want to know more about your journey from Shrewsbury to Plymouth? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The total journey from Shrewsbury to Plymouth is 277 kilometres.
The lowest fare on this route is £86.55. If booked 30 days in advance, tickets are priced around . When booked 7 days before travel, expect to pay around .
You can start booking tickets for this route 5 and a half months in advance.
The fastest travel time is 4 hours and 30 minutes.
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