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Trains from Leicester (LEI) to Shrewsbury (SHR)

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35

train journeys
per day

68

miles (109 kms)

2hrs 12 mins

fastest journey

00:44 / 00:25

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

5

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Leicester (LEI) to Shrewsbury (SHR)

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On a typical weekday there are 35 scheduled rail journeys between Leicester and Shrewsbury , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 35 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Leicester to Shrewsbury is approximately 68 miles (109 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 52 mins.

Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Leicester and Shrewsbury.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Leicester to Shrewsbury. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 12 mins.

Journeys from Leicester to Shrewsbury Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    00:44
    7 hrs 39 mins 2 changes
    08:23
    Leicester
    Shrewsbury
    Leicester to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:18
    2 hrs 17 mins 1 change
    08:35
    Leicester
    Shrewsbury
    Leicester to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:07
    2 hrs 14 mins 1 change
    09:21
    Leicester
    Shrewsbury
    Leicester to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:22
    2 hrs 21 mins 2 changes
    09:43
    Leicester
    Shrewsbury
    Leicester to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:50
    2 hrs 30 mins 1 change
    10:20
    Leicester
    Shrewsbury
    Leicester to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:18
    2 hrs 22 mins 2 changes
    10:40
    Leicester
    Shrewsbury
    Leicester to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:50
    2 hrs 15 mins 1 change
    11:05
    Leicester
    Shrewsbury
    Leicester to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:15
    2 hrs 28 mins 2 changes
    11:43
    Leicester
    Shrewsbury
    Leicester to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:50
    2 hrs 15 mins 1 change
    12:05
    Leicester
    Shrewsbury
    Leicester to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:16
    2 hrs 25 mins 2 changes
    12:41
    Leicester
    Shrewsbury
    Leicester to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:50
    2 hrs 15 mins 1 change
    13:05
    Leicester
    Shrewsbury
    Leicester to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:18
    2 hrs 25 mins 2 changes
    13:43
    Leicester
    Shrewsbury
    Leicester to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:50
    2 hrs 15 mins 1 change
    14:05
    Leicester
    Shrewsbury
    Leicester to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:18
    2 hrs 32 mins 2 changes
    14:50
    Leicester
    Shrewsbury
    Leicester to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:50
    2 hrs 15 mins 1 change
    15:05
    Leicester
    Shrewsbury
    Leicester to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:18
    2 hrs 25 mins 2 changes
    15:43
    Leicester
    Shrewsbury
    Leicester to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:50
    2 hrs 15 mins 1 change
    16:05
    Leicester
    Shrewsbury
    Leicester to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:18
    2 hrs 32 mins 2 changes
    16:50
    Leicester
    Shrewsbury
    Leicester to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:50
    2 hrs 15 mins 1 change
    17:05
    Leicester
    Shrewsbury
    Leicester to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:18
    2 hrs 17 mins 1 change
    17:35
    Leicester
    Shrewsbury
    Leicester to Shrewsbury

About Leicester Station

Station name Leicester (LEI)
Address Leicester station, London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB
Managed by EM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:20 - 22:30
Saturday 05:20 - 22:30
Sunday 07:15 - 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 Available
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 Leicester and Shrewsbury

The travel time between Leicester and Shrewsbury by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 52 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 12 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Leicester and Shrewsbury vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 35 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:44, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:25.

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

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Leicester & Shrewsbury. owever, there are 35 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Leicester and Shrewsbury.

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