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Compare train and coach for Newcastle to Shrewsbury
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Newcastle to Shrewsbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £39. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £39, and a train costs an average of £58.
Distance: 262 km
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5h 10m Average total duration Fastest 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 57m Average total duration 7h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Newcastle to Shrewsbury train times
The table below shows live departures for Newcastle to Shrewsbury trains for today, Sunday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:00 Newcastle | 5h29 | 15:29 Shrewsbury | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Newcastle to Shrewsbury
Trains from Newcastle to Shrewsbury run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £58 but you can travel from only £39 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:10, the last at 23:38. The fastest train covers the 262 km distance in 4h 18m.
Distance 262 km |
Average train duration 4h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £58 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 18m |
First train 03:10 |
Last train 23:38 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country from Newcastle to Shrewsbury trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Newcastle and Shrewsbury from £39. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Flights from Glasgow to Luton
There are two daily direct flights from Glasgow to Luton. These are operated by easyJet with departures at just around 7:00 p.m. and again at just before 9:00 p.m. With a flight time of 1 hour 15 minutes. Ryanair, easyJet and British Airways also offer direct flights from Glasgow to other London airports within easy reach of Luton such as Heathrow, Stanstead, London City and Gatwick. Other airlines like KLM, Eurowings, Flybe and Aer Lingus also offer routes to these alternative airports, routes that require connections at the airlines' hub cities and longer journey times of up to 6 hours or more.
FAQs: Newcastle to Shrewsbury train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newcastle to Shrewsbury by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Shrewsbury, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Newcastle and Shrewsbury
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 21:20
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:20
- Free Wi-Fi available in the station.
- Type of shops available: WH Smith, Boots, Sainsbury, Costa, Cafe Nero, Pumpkin Cafe, AMT Coffee,.Greggs, Centurion,Destination 1850 and M&S
- Car Park: Short stay
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- Pumpkin Cafe Shop
- AMT Coffee
- Burger King
- The Centurion
- Destination 1850
- Pasta Station
- Taxi: Newcastle is a large station, taxis are available 24/7 from the station taxi rank.
- Step-free access throughout station, elevators, accessible ticket machine, wheelchairs available.
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 3, Platform 4 and Platform 12. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4, and a changing places toilet is available on Platform 12; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Information Point (located on the Main Concourse), Station Management Centre (located on the Main Concourse) or from station staff on Platform 3/4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4, and a changing places toilet is available on Platform 12; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from the Customer Information Point (located on the Main Concourse), Station Management Centre (located on the Main Concourse) or from station staff on Platforms 3/4.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- The County Hotel, Newcastle
- Hampton by Hilton Newcastle
- Royal Station Hotel
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 21:20
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:20
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 12 at the south end of the station and outside the Station Management Centre at the north end of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information desk is available in the main station building on the concourse.
- Metro lines: Green, Yellow
- Bus lines: 1, 8, 10, 11, 12, 12A, 22, 22X, 30, 31, 38, 131
- Train lines: LNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Northern
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement Coaches leave from the front of the station.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 20:40 Saturday 05:20 - 19:40 Sunday 07:20 - 19:40
- Car Park: Station Forecourt
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. Step free access to all platforms. The lift to Platform 3 is accessible from the front of the station. The lift to Platforms 4 to 7 is situated at the end of the subway beyond the ticket barriers.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) take cash, and major debit and credit cards.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4a. The National key toilets are located on Platform 4a; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 4a; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On Platform 7
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the station forecourt
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