Northampton to Shrewsbury by train

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Overview: trains from Northampton to Shrewsbury

Find the key information for travelling by train from Northampton 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 05:10 View journey
Last train 23:35 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 2m View journey
Distance (km) 136
Trains / day 40 View all
Cheapest journey £83.15 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr
Train operators 7

Travelling from Northampton to Shrewsbury by train

Considering a train trip from Northampton to Shrewsbury? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Train ticket cost for journeys between Northampton and Shrewsbury

Just like airline tickets, train fares vary by the operator, the number of stops, the time of day you travel, how far in advance you book and more. When it comes to timing, while the cheapest tickets on this route are typically £83.15, when booked a month in advance, tickets costs an average of , and when purchased a week in advance, tickets increase to .

How to find cheap train tickets

Booking early nearly always keeps more money in your pocket, but there are other ways to save big on tickets. Refer to our cheap train ticket guide to make sure you make the most out of your travel budget.

Departure frequency and timetable from Northampton to Shrewsbury

Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Northampton to Shrewsbury:

  • 05:16 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 23:35 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 05:10 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • 23:00 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • A train departs every 21 minutes from Northampton toward Shrewsbury.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 40 trains serving this route each day.

Travel time and distance between Northampton and Shrewsbury

The route’s fastest journey takes 2 hours and 2 minutes, covering a total of 136 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets between Northampton and Shrewsbury?

Tickets along this route go on sale 5 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

More information on train travel from Northampton to Shrewsbury

Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Shrewsbury city guide to get you started.

FAQs about the train journey from Northampton to Shrewsbury

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

The total distance from Northampton to Shrewsbury is 136 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.