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Outbound fromCraven Arms to Shrewsbury by train
It takes an average of 31m to travel from Craven Arms to Shrewsbury by train, over a distance of around 19 miles (31 km). There are normally 60 trains per day travelling from Craven Arms to Shrewsbury and tickets for this journey start from £6.60 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:28 | |
| Departure station | Craven Arms | |
| Arrival station | Shrewsbury | |
| Journey time | From 21m | |
| Distance | 19 miles (31 km) | |
| Frequency | 60 trains per day | |
| Changes | Direct trains available | |
| Price | From £6.60 | |
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Taking the train from Craven Arms to Shrewsbury in 21 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Craven Arms to Shrewsbury? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 31 minutes to travel the 19 miles (31 km) from Craven Arms to Shrewsbury by train, although you can get there in as little as 21 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 60 trains per day running on this route. You won't need to worry about making any changes along the way either as direct trains are available. As the main train operator on this route, you'll probably be travelling with Transport for Wales for all or at least part of your journey to Shrewsbury.
Book train tickets from Craven Arms to Shrewsbury in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £6.60. 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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