Milton Keynes to Shrewsbury by train

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Overview: trains from Milton Keynes to Shrewsbury

Find the key information for travelling by train from Milton Keynes 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 00:12 View journey
Last train 22:40 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 54m View journey
Distance (km) 154
Trains / day 45 View all
Cheapest journey £16.01 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 14m
Train operators 7

Travelling from Milton Keynes to Shrewsbury by train

Want to know how to get from Milton Keynes to Shrewsbury by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Milton Keynes to Shrewsbury take around 1 hour and 54 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 154 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Milton Keynes is scheduled to depart at around  00:12. The last departure is usually at around 22:40 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Milton Keynes at around 06:41, with the last train leaving at around 22:39. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 45 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 24 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from £16.01.

We think any time is a great time to visit Shrewsbury, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Shrewsbury.

Is there a direct train from Milton Keynes to Shrewsbury?

The journey between Milton Keynes and Shrewsbury usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Milton Keynes to Shrewsbury every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

Trains usually run with a similar frequency on weekends.

How long does it take to travel from Milton Keynes to Shrewsbury?

The Milton Keynes to Shrewsbury train travel takes about 1 hour and 54 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Milton Keynes to Shrewsbury train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Shrewsbury leaving Milton Keynes at around 00:12 and the last train leaving at around 22:40 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Milton Keynes at around 06:41, with the final departure at 22:39.

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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.