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Trains from Old Street (OLD) to Shrewsbury (SHR)

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23

train journeys
per day

139

miles (224 kms)

3hrs 41 mins

fastest journey

00:35 / 00:05

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 4 changes)

7

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Old Street (OLD) to Shrewsbury (SHR)

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On a typical weekday there are 23 scheduled rail journeys between Old Street and Shrewsbury , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 23 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Old Street to Shrewsbury is approximately 139 miles (224 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 34 mins.

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

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Old Street to Shrewsbury. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 41 mins.

Journeys from Old Street to Shrewsbury Today

  • Mon 6th May
    00:35
    8 hrs 6 mins 3 changes
    08:41
    Old Street
    Shrewsbury
    Old Street to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 6th May
    05:52
    3 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    09:43
    Old Street
    Shrewsbury
    Old Street to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 6th May
    06:52
    3 hrs 48 mins 3 changes
    10:40
    Old Street
    Shrewsbury
    Old Street to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 6th May
    08:00
    3 hrs 43 mins 3 changes
    11:43
    Old Street
    Shrewsbury
    Old Street to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 6th May
    09:00
    3 hrs 41 mins 3 changes
    12:41
    Old Street
    Shrewsbury
    Old Street to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 6th May
    10:02
    3 hrs 41 mins 3 changes
    13:43
    Old Street
    Shrewsbury
    Old Street to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 6th May
    11:02
    3 hrs 48 mins 3 changes
    14:50
    Old Street
    Shrewsbury
    Old Street to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 6th May
    12:02
    3 hrs 41 mins 3 changes
    15:43
    Old Street
    Shrewsbury
    Old Street to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 6th May
    13:02
    3 hrs 48 mins 3 changes
    16:50
    Old Street
    Shrewsbury
    Old Street to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 6th May
    13:25
    4 hrs 10 mins 4 changes
    17:35
    Old Street
    Shrewsbury
    Old Street to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 6th May
    14:02
    3 hrs 41 mins 3 changes
    17:43
    Old Street
    Shrewsbury
    Old Street to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 6th May
    14:17
    4 hrs 29 mins 3 changes
    18:46
    Old Street
    Shrewsbury
    Old Street to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 6th May
    15:02
    3 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    18:49
    Old Street
    Shrewsbury
    Old Street to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 6th May
    16:02
    3 hrs 41 mins 3 changes
    19:43
    Old Street
    Shrewsbury
    Old Street to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 6th May
    17:02
    3 hrs 46 mins 3 changes
    20:48
    Old Street
    Shrewsbury
    Old Street to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 6th May
    17:52
    4 hrs 3 changes
    21:52
    Old Street
    Shrewsbury
    Old Street to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 6th May
    18:30
    4 hrs 28 mins 3 changes
    22:58
    Old Street
    Shrewsbury
    Old Street to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 6th May
    18:52
    4 hrs 13 mins 4 changes
    23:05
    Old Street
    Shrewsbury
    Old Street to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 6th May
    19:00
    4 hrs 17 mins 3 changes
    23:17
    Old Street
    Shrewsbury
    Old Street to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 6th May
    19:47
    4 hrs 18 mins 3 changes
    00:05
    Old Street
    Shrewsbury
    Old Street to Shrewsbury

About Old Street Station

Station name Old Street (OLD)
Address Old Street station, Old Street, London, EC1Y 1BE
Managed by LT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Unavailable
From Ticket Machines
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
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 Old Street and Shrewsbury

The travel time between Old Street and Shrewsbury by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 34 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 41 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Old Street and Shrewsbury vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 23 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:35, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:05.

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Amenities on trains between Old Street 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 Old Street & Shrewsbury. owever, there are 23 possible journeys which require a change.

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

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