Cheltenham to Shrewsbury by train

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Overview: trains from Cheltenham to Shrewsbury

Find the key information for travelling by train from Cheltenham 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 07:10 View journey
Last train 22:15 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 2m View journey
Distance (km) 101
Trains / day 60 View all
Cheapest journey US$24.50 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 15m
Train operators 8

From Cheltenham to Shrewsbury by train

Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Cheltenham to Shrewsbury by train. With 60 trains per day, you will have various options to choose from. Read on for details on the quickest routes, total travel distance, tips on saving money on tickets and more.

Train cost between Cheltenham to Shrewsbury

Getting from Cheltenham to Shrewsbury by rail typically costs US$24.50, 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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Cheltenham to Shrewsbury train schedule

  • The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 07:10.

  • The latest weekday train along this route departs at 22:15.

  • The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 07:14.

  • The latest weekend train along this route departs at 22:01.

  • 60 trains run along this route each day.

  • Trains leave the station every 10 minutes.

Train travel time and distance from Cheltenham to Shrewsbury

Trains can complete this route in as little as 2 hours and 2 minutes. The total distance travelled is 101 kilometres.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Cheltenham and Shrewsbury?

You can secure tickets for travel between Cheltenham and Shrewsbury up to 5 and a half months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Learn more about train travel from Cheltenham to Shrewsbury

Looking for more insights into train travel across Europe? Our help articles cover everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding ticket types. Then, explore the travel ideas in our Shrewsbury city guide to get you excited for your upcoming adventure.

FAQs about the train journey from Cheltenham to Shrewsbury

Want to know more about your journey from Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham to Shrewsbury covers 101 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

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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.