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Outbound fromNewquay to Shrewsbury by train
It takes an average of 10h 23m to travel from Newquay to Shrewsbury by train, over a distance of around 187 miles (302 km). There are normally 8 trains per day travelling from Newquay to Shrewsbury and tickets for this journey start from £64.90 when you book in advance.
| First train | 07:12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:26 | |
| Departure station | Newquay | |
| Arrival station | Shrewsbury | |
| Journey time | From 6h 58m | |
| Distance | 187 miles (302 km) | |
| Frequency | 8 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £64.90 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales |
How to travel from Newquay to Shrewsbury by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Newquay to Shrewsbury? Look no further.
You'll usually find 8 trains per day running between Newquay and Shrewsbury, which usually take 10 hours 23 minutes to complete the 187 miles (302 km) journey. It can take as little as 6 hours 58 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Shrewsbury by train, you'll just need to make 2 changes along the way. Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway or Transport for Wales are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Newquay to Shrewsbury start from £64.90 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Shrewsbury? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
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Cheap train tickets from Newquay to Shrewsbury
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