The average train between Colne and Shrewsbury takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Colne to Shrewsbury. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Colne and Shrewsbury. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colne is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Shrewsbury at 10:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Colne to Shrewsbury? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Colne to Shrewsbury. However, there are services departing from Colne station and arriving at Shrewsbury station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
Colne to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Colne station.
Colne to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Book your Colne to Shrewsbury train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Colne and Shrewsbury is 133.3 km. The road distance is 180 km.
You can take a train from Colne to Shrewsbury via Preston and Crewe in around 3h 50m.