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Outbound fromDidcot Parkway to Shrewsbury by train
It takes an average of 4h 21m to travel from Didcot Parkway to Shrewsbury by train, over a distance of around 99 miles (160 km). There are normally 47 trains per day travelling from Didcot Parkway to Shrewsbury and tickets for this journey start from £44.60 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:03 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:34 | |
| Departure station | Didcot Parkway | |
| Arrival station | Shrewsbury | |
| Journey time | From 2h 49m | |
| Distance | 99 miles (160 km) | |
| Frequency | 47 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £44.60 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales |
Taking the train from Didcot Parkway to Shrewsbury in 2 hours 49 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Didcot Parkway to Shrewsbury? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 4 hours 21 minutes to travel the 99 miles (160 km) from Didcot Parkway to Shrewsbury by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 49 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 47 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. You're likely to be travelling with Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway or Transport for Wales to Shrewsbury. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Didcot Parkway to Shrewsbury in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £44.60. 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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Cheap train tickets from Didcot Parkway to Shrewsbury
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