Aberdeen to Shrewsbury by train
| First train | 04:57 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:24 | |
| Departure station | Aberdeen | |
| Arrival station | Shrewsbury | |
| Journey time | From 6h 25m | |
| Distance | 307 miles (495 km) | |
| Frequency | 9 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway, Transport for Wales |
Travelling from Aberdeen to Shrewsbury by train
Looking to travel from Aberdeen to Shrewsbury by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 8 hours 48 minutes to travel from Aberdeen to Shrewsbury by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 6 hours 25 minutes though. You'll usually find 9 trains per day running along the 307 miles (495 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Shrewsbury, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or ScotRail to get to Shrewsbury. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Aberdeen to Shrewsbury in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save!
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Cheap train tickets from Aberdeen to Shrewsbury
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Consider a Season Ticket
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