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Trains from Chester (CTR) to Shrewsbury (SHR)

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29

train journeys
per day

34

miles (54 kms)

49 mins

fastest journey

04:46 / 00:21

first / last train

18

direct trains

2

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Chester (CTR) to Shrewsbury (SHR)

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On a typical weekday there are 29 scheduled rail journeys between Chester and Shrewsbury , with 18 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 11 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Chester to Shrewsbury is approximately 34 miles (54 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 25 mins.

Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Chester and Shrewsbury.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Chester to Shrewsbury. The fastest journey time on this route takes 49 mins.

Journeys from Chester to Shrewsbury Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    04:46
    1 hrs 25 mins 1 change
    06:11
    Chester
    Shrewsbury
    Chester to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:33
    55 mins Direct
    06:28
    Chester
    Shrewsbury
    Chester to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:20
    53 mins Direct
    07:13
    Chester
    Shrewsbury
    Chester to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:16
    49 mins Direct
    08:05
    Chester
    Shrewsbury
    Chester to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:32
    1 hrs 9 mins 1 change
    08:41
    Chester
    Shrewsbury
    Chester to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:20
    52 mins Direct
    09:12
    Chester
    Shrewsbury
    Chester to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:32
    1 hrs 11 mins 1 change
    09:43
    Chester
    Shrewsbury
    Chester to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:30
    54 mins Direct
    10:24
    Chester
    Shrewsbury
    Chester to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:16
    56 mins Direct
    11:12
    Chester
    Shrewsbury
    Chester to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:32
    1 hrs 11 mins 1 change
    11:43
    Chester
    Shrewsbury
    Chester to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:36
    55 mins Direct
    12:31
    Chester
    Shrewsbury
    Chester to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:21
    53 mins Direct
    13:14
    Chester
    Shrewsbury
    Chester to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:32
    1 hrs 11 mins 1 change
    13:43
    Chester
    Shrewsbury
    Chester to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:38
    53 mins Direct
    14:31
    Chester
    Shrewsbury
    Chester to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:15
    54 mins Direct
    15:09
    Chester
    Shrewsbury
    Chester to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:32
    1 hrs 11 mins 1 change
    15:43
    Chester
    Shrewsbury
    Chester to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:36
    54 mins Direct
    16:30
    Chester
    Shrewsbury
    Chester to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:23
    52 mins Direct
    17:15
    Chester
    Shrewsbury
    Chester to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:32
    1 hrs 11 mins 1 change
    17:43
    Chester
    Shrewsbury
    Chester to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:36
    54 mins Direct
    18:30
    Chester
    Shrewsbury
    Chester to Shrewsbury

About Chester Station

Station name Chester (CTR)
Address Chester Station, City Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 3NS
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 07:00 - 22:30
Saturday 07:00 - 22:30
Sunday 08:00 - 22:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

About Shrewsbury Station

Station name Shrewsbury (SHR)
Address Shrewsbury station, Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2DQ
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:20 - 20:40
Saturday 05:20 - 19:40
Sunday 07:20 - 19:40
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Chester and Shrewsbury

The travel time between Chester and Shrewsbury by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 25 mins & the fastest journey takes 49 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Chester and Shrewsbury vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 29 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:46, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:21.

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Amenities on trains between Chester and Shrewsbury can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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Yes! There are usually around 18 direct services per day from Chester to Shrewsbury

Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Chester and Shrewsbury.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Chester and Shrewsbury, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.