The average train between Congleton and Shrewsbury takes 2h 22m and the fastest train takes 1h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Congleton 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 Congleton and Shrewsbury. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Congleton is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Shrewsbury at 7:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Kidsgrove and take an average of 2h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Congleton to Shrewsbury. However, there are services departing from Congleton station and arriving at Shrewsbury station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
Congleton to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Crewe station.
Congleton to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Book your Congleton to Shrewsbury train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, East Midlands Railways and 2 other operators.
The distance between Congleton and Shrewsbury is 62 km. The road distance is 75 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Crewe to Shrewsbury hourly. Tickets cost £12–22 and the journey takes 51 min.