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Outbound fromNorthampton to Shrewsbury by train
It takes an average of 3h 5m to travel from Northampton to Shrewsbury by train, over a distance of around 84 miles (136 km). There are normally 24 trains per day travelling from Northampton to Shrewsbury and tickets for this journey start from £14.60 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:33 | |
| Departure station | Northampton | |
| Arrival station | Shrewsbury | |
| Journey time | From 2h 9m | |
| Distance | 84 miles (136 km) | |
| Frequency | 24 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £14.60 | |
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Taking the train from Northampton to Shrewsbury in 2 hours 9 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Northampton to Shrewsbury? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 3 hours 5 minutes to travel the 84 miles (136 km) from Northampton to Shrewsbury by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 9 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 24 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales or CrossCountry to Shrewsbury. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Northampton to Shrewsbury in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £14.60. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Shrewsbury by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Northampton to Shrewsbury
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Northampton to Shrewsbury is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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