The average train between Manchester and Shifnal takes 1h 57m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Shifnal. 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 Manchester and Shifnal. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Shifnal at 12:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Shifnal. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Shifnal station via Wolverhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
Manchester to Shifnal train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Shifnal train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Shifnal station.
Book your Manchester to Shifnal train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and 2 other operators.
The distance between Manchester and Shifnal is 90.9 km. The road distance is 130 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shifnal via Wolverhampton in around 1h 55m.