The average train between Northampton and Shrewsbury takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 5m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Northampton to Shrewsbury. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Northampton and Shrewsbury. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Northampton is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Shrewsbury at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Northampton to Shrewsbury. However, there are services departing from Northampton station and arriving at Shrewsbury station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Northampton to Shrewsbury train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Northampton station.
Northampton to Shrewsbury train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Book your Northampton to Shrewsbury train tickets online with West Midlands Trains and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Northampton and Shrewsbury is 136.5 km. The road distance is 147 km.
You can take a train from Northampton to Shrewsbury via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 18m.