Travelling from Shrewsbury to Northampton by train

Considering a train trip from Shrewsbury to Northampton? 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 cost for travel between Shrewsbury and Northampton

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is €26.29, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 4 and a half months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Shrewsbury to Northampton daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Northampton on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 32 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 05:18: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 21:33: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 06:33: departure of first train on weekends

  • 22:31: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 26 minutes: frequency of train departures

Average train travel time and distance from Shrewsbury to Northampton

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 2 hours and 10 minutes, spanning 136 kilometres in total.

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

Tickets along this route go on sale 4 and a half 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.

Maximising your travels to Northampton

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Northampton.

Frequently asked questions

How far is it from Shrewsbury to Northampton by train?

The train journey between Shrewsbury and Northampton covers 136 kilometres.

How much is a train ticket from Shrewsbury to Northampton?

The cheapest fare on this route is €26.29. If you book 30 days in advance, tickets cost about . If booked 7 days in advance, the cost is typically .

How far in advance can I book my Shrewsbury to Northampton train tickets?

Tickets for this route become available 4 and a half months before the travel date.

How long does the train take from Shrewsbury to Northampton?

The fastest journey by train is 2 hours and 10 minutes.