The average train between Shrewsbury and Basingstoke takes 3h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Shrewsbury to Basingstoke. 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 Basingstoke. 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 Basingstoke at 8:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Basingstoke. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury station and arriving at Basingstoke station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
Shrewsbury to Basingstoke train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Shrewsbury to Basingstoke train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Basingstoke station.
Book your Shrewsbury to Basingstoke train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Shrewsbury and Basingstoke is 197.2 km. The road distance is 251 km.
You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Basingstoke via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 7m.