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Trains from London Waterloo East (WAE) to Shrewsbury (SHR)

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31

train journeys
per day

139

miles (225 kms)

3hrs 48 mins

fastest journey

00:37 / 00:01

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 4 changes)

7

operators run

3

routes

Trains from London Waterloo East (WAE) to Shrewsbury (SHR)

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On a typical weekday there are 31 scheduled rail journeys between London Waterloo East and Shrewsbury , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 31 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from London Waterloo East to Shrewsbury is approximately 139 miles (225 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 37 mins.

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

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being London Waterloo East to Shrewsbury. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 48 mins.

Journeys from London Waterloo East to Shrewsbury Today

  • Mon 6th May
    00:37
    8 hrs 4 mins 3 changes
    08:41
    London Waterloo East
    Shrewsbury
    London Waterloo East to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 6th May
    05:48
    3 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    09:43
    London Waterloo East
    Shrewsbury
    London Waterloo East to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 6th May
    06:49
    3 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    10:40
    London Waterloo East
    Shrewsbury
    London Waterloo East to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 6th May
    06:53
    4 hrs 29 mins 3 changes
    11:22
    London Waterloo East
    Shrewsbury
    London Waterloo East to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 6th May
    07:53
    3 hrs 50 mins 3 changes
    11:43
    London Waterloo East
    Shrewsbury
    London Waterloo East to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 6th May
    08:53
    3 hrs 48 mins 3 changes
    12:41
    London Waterloo East
    Shrewsbury
    London Waterloo East to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 6th May
    08:57
    4 hrs 23 mins 3 changes
    13:20
    London Waterloo East
    Shrewsbury
    London Waterloo East to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 6th May
    09:53
    3 hrs 50 mins 3 changes
    13:43
    London Waterloo East
    Shrewsbury
    London Waterloo East to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 6th May
    09:57
    4 hrs 50 mins 3 changes
    14:47
    London Waterloo East
    Shrewsbury
    London Waterloo East to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 6th May
    10:53
    3 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    14:50
    London Waterloo East
    Shrewsbury
    London Waterloo East to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 6th May
    10:57
    4 hrs 27 mins 3 changes
    15:24
    London Waterloo East
    Shrewsbury
    London Waterloo East to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 6th May
    11:53
    3 hrs 50 mins 3 changes
    15:43
    London Waterloo East
    Shrewsbury
    London Waterloo East to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 6th May
    11:57
    4 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    16:48
    London Waterloo East
    Shrewsbury
    London Waterloo East to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 6th May
    12:56
    3 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    16:50
    London Waterloo East
    Shrewsbury
    London Waterloo East to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 6th May
    13:10
    4 hrs 25 mins 4 changes
    17:35
    London Waterloo East
    Shrewsbury
    London Waterloo East to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 6th May
    13:53
    3 hrs 50 mins 3 changes
    17:43
    London Waterloo East
    Shrewsbury
    London Waterloo East to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 6th May
    13:58
    4 hrs 19 mins 3 changes
    18:17
    London Waterloo East
    Shrewsbury
    London Waterloo East to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 6th May
    14:27
    4 hrs 19 mins 3 changes
    18:46
    London Waterloo East
    Shrewsbury
    London Waterloo East to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 6th May
    14:53
    3 hrs 56 mins 3 changes
    18:49
    London Waterloo East
    Shrewsbury
    London Waterloo East to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 6th May
    14:57
    4 hrs 12 mins 3 changes
    19:09
    London Waterloo East
    Shrewsbury
    London Waterloo East to Shrewsbury

About London Waterloo East Station

Station name London Waterloo East (WAE)
Address London Waterloo East station, Sandell Street, London, SE1 8NH
Managed by SE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

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

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 London Waterloo East and Shrewsbury

The travel time between London Waterloo East and Shrewsbury by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 37 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 48 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between London Waterloo East and Shrewsbury vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 31 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:37, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:01.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between London Waterloo East & Shrewsbury. owever, there are 31 possible journeys which require a change.

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

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