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The cheapest and fastest trains from Luton to Shrewsbury
Showing times and prices for Dec 02
Cheapest price
$51
Average price
$64
Fastest journey
3 h 44 m
Average duration
3 h 52 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
184 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Luton to Shrewsbury is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Luton to Shrewsbury will cost around $64 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $51.
Fast trains
Of the 2 trains that leave Luton for Shrewsbury on Tue, Dec 02, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 02 the direct trains cover the 184 km distance in an average of 3 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 44 m .
On Tue, Dec 02 the slowest trains will take 4 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
07:59AM4h00
Luton11:59AMShrewsbury
$511One-way
0 transfers
08:15AM3h44
Luton11:59AMShrewsbury
$761One-way
0 transfers
08:15AM3h44
Luton11:59AMShrewsbury
$761One-way
0 transfers
07:59AM4h00
Luton11:59AMShrewsbury
$511One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Luton to Shrewsbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton to Shrewsbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €33, and a train costs an average of €41.
Distance: 114 miles (184 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€78 Average price | €37 Average price Cheapest |
3h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Luton to Shrewsbury train times
The table below shows live departures for Luton to Shrewsbury trains for today, Monday, December 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 3:46 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Y07594 · Y07125+ C23506+L33290 | On time 8:14 AM Luton station (LUT) | 3h39 | 11:53 AM Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 3 transfers | |
Y07315+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+W10508+ G55409 | On time 8:25 AM Luton station (LUT) | 3h56 | 12:21 PM Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 3 transfers | |
| Y07315+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+W09722+G57255 | On time 8:25 AM Luton station (LUT) | 3h47 | 12:12 PM Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 3 transfers | |
| Y07318+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+W09482+G55966 | On time 8:55 AM Luton station (LUT) | 3h50 | 12:45 PM Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 3 transfers | |
| Y07599 · Y07130+C23508+L33292 | On time 9:15 AM Luton station (LUT) | 3h44 | 12:59 PM Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 3 transfers | |
 Y36686+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+W10514+C08589 | On time 9:29 AM Luton station (LUT) | 3h53 | 1:22 PM Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 3 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Luton to Shrewsbury
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Trains from Luton to Shrewsbury run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $51 (€41) but you can travel from only $40 (€33) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:40, the last at 21:30. The fastest train covers the 114 miles (184 km) distance in 3h 44m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $40 (€33)
Distance 114 miles (184 km) |
Average train duration 2h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $51 (€41) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 3h 44m |
First train 00:40 |
Last train 21:30 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $40 (€33)
Train companies: West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, east_midlands_trains, Thameslink from Luton to Shrewsbury trainsWest Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, east_midlands_trains, Thameslink trains will get you between Luton and Shrewsbury from $40 (€33). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
West Midlands Trains
About
West Midlands Trains is a train operator based in the United Kingdom, providing services across the West Midlands region. It operates a variety of train types, including the Class 350 Desiro, Class 323 Electrostar, Class 170 Turbostar, and Class 172 Turbostar. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. Passengers can purchase a range of tickets, including single, return, and season tickets. The most popular routes operated by West Midlands Trains include Birmingham to London Euston, Birmingham to Wolverhampton, and Birmingham to Coventry.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 44m
Cheapest Price
$75 (€61)
West Midlands Trains frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for an additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs require a ticket at 50% of adult fare. Guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone
Avanti West Coast
About
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 0m
Cheapest Price
$51 (€41)
Avanti West Coast frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
Thameslink
About
Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 19m
Cheapest Price
$225 (€182)
Thameslink frequency
12 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on some routes offering drinks and snacks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free of charge. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
east_midlands_trains
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 22m
Cheapest Price
$215 (€174)
east_midlands_trains frequency
4 a day
FAQs: Trains from Luton to Shrewsbury
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton to Shrewsbury by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Shrewsbury, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
To fully explore Shrewsbury, including its historic town center, landmarks like Shrewsbury Castle and the Quarry Park, and enjoy its local shops and eateries, a stay of 2 to 3 days is recommended.
The distance by train from Luton to Shrewsbury is 114 miles (184 km).
The train journey from Luton to Shrewsbury offers a mix of urban and rural landscapes, with views of the Chiltern Hills and stretches of the English countryside, making parts of the trip quite scenic.
The train station in Luton that goes to Shrewsbury is Luton station (LUT), which connects to Shrewsbury station (SHR).
A day trip from Luton to Shrewsbury is not feasible as the journey takes 3h 44m. However, there are 8 trains available per day for this route. The distance is 114 miles (184 km).
Train ticket prices from Luton to Shrewsbury can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $51 (€41), while the average price is around $96 (€78).
The cheapest way to get from Luton to Shrewsbury is by bus, with a cost of around $40 (€33).
The train from Luton to Shrewsbury takes 3h 44m and runs 8 per day.
The first train from Luton to Shrewsbury leaves at 12:40 AM.
There is no high speed train available from Luton to Shrewsbury.
Yes, you can take the train from Luton to Shrewsbury.
The last train from Luton to Shrewsbury leaves at 9:30 PM.
There is no direct train service currently available from Luton to Shrewsbury.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Luton to Shrewsbury.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Luton to Shrewsbury
Luton
Shrewsbury
The major train station for departures in Luton is Leagrave. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Leagrave for your trip from Luton to Shrewsbury.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Parking
Dining
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:30 Saturday 06:00 - 19:20 Sunday 07:45 - 17:45
Distance to city center
4 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: YES
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station. Step free access to southbound platform 1 and northbound platform 4 (via a separate entrance). No step free access to northbound platform 2 or southbound platform 3. Most services call at platforms 1 and 2. The assistance meeting point is Platform 4 next to ticket office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDining
ATMTaxisAccessibilityWC
Hotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 21:45 Saturday 05:45 - 22:00 Sunday 06:45 - 21:45
Parking
- Car Park: Station Road Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: YES
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station: Step free access via lift to platform 5 only (some trains to Bedford/ the East Midlands) only. Steps to all other platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting areas on platforms 1 to 4
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front and rear entrances
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Amenities at train station
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 00:30 Saturday 06:30 - 00:00 Sunday 07:30 - 00:00
Distance to city center
1 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: Coffee shops
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: YES
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms via lifts. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on platforms 2 and 3 and also adjacent to platform 4
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station and Kimpton Road
- Storage CCTV: Yes
The major train station for arrivals in Shrewsbury is Shrewsbury. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Shrewsbury for your journey to Shrewsbury from Luton.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 20:40 Saturday 05:20 - 19:40 Sunday 07:20 - 19:40
Parking
- Car Park: Station Forecourt
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. Step free access to all platforms. The lift to Platform 3 is accessible from the front of the station. The lift to Platforms 4 to 7 is situated at the end of the subway beyond the ticket barriers.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) take cash, and major debit and credit cards.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4a. The National key toilets are located on Platform 4a; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 4a; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On Platform 7
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transit options for Shrewsbury
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the station forecourt
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