The average train between Shrewsbury and Prescot takes 2h 36m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Shrewsbury to Prescot. 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 Prescot. The earliest departure is at 12:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Prescot at 6:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Prescot. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury station and arriving at Prescot station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
Shrewsbury to Prescot train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Shrewsbury to Prescot train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Shrewsbury to Prescot train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Shrewsbury and Prescot is 80.1 km. The road distance is 121 km.
You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Prescot via Crewe and Liverpool Lime Street in around 2h 26m.