The average train between Runcorn and Shrewsbury takes 1h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Runcorn 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 Runcorn and Shrewsbury. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Runcorn is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Shrewsbury at 5:12 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to Shrewsbury. However, there are services departing from Runcorn station and arriving at Shrewsbury station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
Runcorn to Shrewsbury train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Runcorn station.
Runcorn to Shrewsbury train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Book your Runcorn to Shrewsbury train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Runcorn and Shrewsbury is 70.3 km. The road distance is 88 km.
You can take a train from Runcorn to Shrewsbury via Crewe in around 1h 41m.