Exeter to Shrewsbury by train
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Overview: trains from Exeter to Shrewsbury
Find the key information for travelling by train from Exeter 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.
Travelling from Exeter to Shrewsbury by train
Considering a train trip from Exeter to Shrewsbury? 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.
Cost of train travel from Exeter to Shrewsbury
Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Exeter to Shrewsbury:
Cheapest ticket: US$72.50
Pricing when booking a month in advance:
Pricing when booking a week in advance:
Comparing train prices with Rail Europe
Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.
Exeter to Shrewsbury departure frequency and train timetable
With 38 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 18 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 06:24 and the last one is at 21:50. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 06:23, with the last one at 21:02.
What are the travel time and distance for trains from Exeter to Shrewsbury?
On this route spanning 227 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 3 hours and 30 minutes.
Booking horizon for travel between Exeter and Shrewsbury
Tickets for travel between Exeter and Shrewsbury can be booked 5 and a half months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.
Maximising your travels to Shrewsbury
For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Shrewsbury.
FAQs about the train journey from Exeter to Shrewsbury
Want to know more about your journey from Exeter to Shrewsbury? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The train journey between Exeter and Shrewsbury covers 227 kilometres.
The cheapest tickets for this route start at US$72.50. When booked 30 days ahead, prices are typically . Tickets booked 7 days in advance typically cost .
Tickets for this route become available 5 and a half months before the travel date.
The fastest journey on this route takes 3 hours and 30 minutes.
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