Blackpool to Shrewsbury by train

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Overview: trains from Blackpool to Shrewsbury

Find the key information for travelling by train from Blackpool to Shrewsbury, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 03:33 View journey
Last train 23:13 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 52m View journey
Distance (km) 122
Trains / day 44 View all
Cheapest journey £19.90 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 49m
Train operators 13

Blackpool to Shrewsbury by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Blackpool to Shrewsbury? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 122 kilometres.

Train travel between Blackpool and Shrewsbury: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Blackpool to Shrewsbury:

  • Cheapest tickets: £19.90

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 5 and a half months in advance.

Train timetable for travel between Blackpool and Shrewsbury

There are a number of different options for travellers going from Blackpool to Shrewsbury by train. Here is what to expect along this route:

  • First daily departure (weekday): 03:33

  • Last daily departure (weekday): 23:13

  • First daily departure (weekend): 03:33

  • Last daily departure (weekend): 22:05

  • Average number of daily trains: 44 trains

  • Frequency of train departures: every 14 minutes

Average train travel time and distance from Blackpool to Shrewsbury

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 1 hour and 52 minutes, spanning 122 kilometres in total.

When are tickets between Blackpool and Shrewsbury available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Blackpool and Shrewsbury can be purchased 5 and a half months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

Further insights on trains from Blackpool to Shrewsbury

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Shrewsbury city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Blackpool to Shrewsbury

Want to know more about your journey from Blackpool to Shrewsbury? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The trip from Blackpool to Shrewsbury covers a distance of 122 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.