The average train between Shrewsbury and Basildon takes 4h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 36m. There is an hourly train service from Shrewsbury to Basildon. 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 Shrewsbury and Basildon. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Basildon at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Shrewsbury to Basildon? 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 Shrewsbury to Basildon. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury station and arriving at Basildon station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
Shrewsbury to Basildon train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Shrewsbury to Basildon train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at London Euston station.
Book your Shrewsbury to Basildon train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Shrewsbury and Basildon is 253.2 km. The road distance is 292 km.
You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Basildon via Birmingham New Street, London Euston, King's Cross St. Pancras station, West Ham station, and West Ham in around 3h 48m.