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Outbound fromAlsager to Shrewsbury by train
It takes an average of 1h 38m to travel from Alsager to Shrewsbury by train, over a distance of around 32 miles (52 km). There are normally 23 trains per day travelling from Alsager to Shrewsbury and tickets for this journey start from £16 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:15 | |
| Departure station | Alsager | |
| Arrival station | Shrewsbury | |
| Journey time | From 48m | |
| Distance | 32 miles (52 km) | |
| Frequency | 23 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £16 | |
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Taking the train from Alsager to Shrewsbury in 48 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Alsager to Shrewsbury? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 1 hour 38 minutes to travel the 32 miles (52 km) from Alsager to Shrewsbury by train, although you can get there in as little as 48 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 23 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with Transport for Wales or East Midlands Railway, as they are the main operators of services on this route.
Book train tickets from Alsager to Shrewsbury in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £16.00. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Shrewsbury by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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