Shrewsbury to Peterborough by train

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Overview: trains from Shrewsbury to Peterborough

Find the key information for travelling by train from Shrewsbury to Peterborough, 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 05:18 View journey
Last train 22:18 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 8m View journey
Distance (km) 169
Trains / day 45 View all
Cheapest journey £32.30 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 46m
Train operators 8

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Cost of train travel from Shrewsbury to Peterborough

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Shrewsbury to Peterborough:

  • Cheapest ticket: £32.30

  • Pricing when booking a month in advance:

  • Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

Train schedule for travel between Shrewsbury and Peterborough

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 45 trains make this journey of 169 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Shrewsbury is at 05:18 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 22:18.

During the weekend, 05:22 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 21:31 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 9 minutes.

How long is the train journey from Shrewsbury to Peterborough?

This journey covers a total of 169 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 3 hours and 8 minutes.

When do tickets go on sale between Shrewsbury and Peterborough?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Shrewsbury and Peterborough 5 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Learn more about train travel from Shrewsbury to Peterborough

Looking for more insights into train travel across Europe? Our help articles cover everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding ticket types. Then, explore the travel ideas in our Peterborough city guide to get you excited for your upcoming adventure.

FAQs about the train journey from Shrewsbury to Peterborough

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

The trip from Shrewsbury to Peterborough covers a distance of 169 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.