Taunton to Shrewsbury by train
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Overview: trains from Taunton to Shrewsbury
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Taking the train from Taunton to Shrewsbury
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Train cost between Taunton and Shrewsbury: 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 US$59.00, 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.
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Train schedule for travel between Taunton and Shrewsbury
While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 41 trains make this journey of 189 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Taunton is at 05:12 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 23:00.
During the weekend, 05:13 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 21:36 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 16 minutes.
What are the travel time and distance for trains from Taunton to Shrewsbury?
On this route spanning 189 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 3 hours and 7 minutes.
How early can you book train tickets between Taunton and Shrewsbury?
Tickets along this route go on sale 5 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 Taunton to Shrewsbury travels
To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Shrewsbury.
FAQs about the train journey from Taunton to Shrewsbury
Want to know more about your journey from Taunton 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 Taunton and Shrewsbury covers 189 kilometres.
The minimum fare on this route is US$59.00. Tickets booked 30 days in advance are priced around . If booked 7 days before departure, the cost is approximately .
You can start booking tickets for this route 5 and a half months in advance.
The fastest travel time is 3 hours and 7 minutes.
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