The average train between Shrewsbury and Nottingham takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. There is an hourly train service from Shrewsbury to Nottingham. 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 Nottingham. 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 Nottingham at 7:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Nottingham. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury station and arriving at Nottingham station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Shrewsbury to Nottingham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Shrewsbury to Nottingham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Nottingham station.
Book your Shrewsbury to Nottingham train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Shrewsbury and Nottingham is 110.9 km. The road distance is 160 km.
You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Nottingham via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 39m.