The average train between Wellingborough and Shrewsbury takes 3h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Wellingborough 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 hourly between Wellingborough and Shrewsbury. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Wellingborough is at 11:26 PM which arrives into Shrewsbury at 8:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Kettering and take an average of 3h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 16m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Wellingborough to Shrewsbury? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Wellingborough to Shrewsbury. However, there are services departing from Wellingborough station and arriving at Shrewsbury station via Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
Wellingborough to Shrewsbury train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.
Wellingborough to Shrewsbury train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Book your Wellingborough to Shrewsbury train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Wellingborough and Shrewsbury is 146.4 km. The road distance is 186 km.
You can take a train from Wellingborough to Shrewsbury via Kettering, Leicester, and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 22m.