The average train between Nottingham and Shrewsbury takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 24m. There is an hourly train service from Nottingham 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 Nottingham and Shrewsbury. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 9:36 PM which arrives into Shrewsbury at 12:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Shrewsbury. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Shrewsbury station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
Nottingham to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Nottingham station.
Nottingham to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Book your Nottingham to Shrewsbury train tickets online with Cross Country, Transport for Wales and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Nottingham and Shrewsbury is 110.9 km. The road distance is 159 km.
You can take a train from Nottingham to Shrewsbury via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 28m.