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The cheapest and fastest trains from Luton to Shrewsbury

Showing times and prices for Jun 26

Cheapest price

$139

Average price

$156

Fastest journey

3 h 39 m

Average duration

4 h 2 m

Trains per day

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 $156 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $139.

Fast trains

Of the 2 trains that leave Luton for Shrewsbury on Thu, Jun 26, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, Jun 26 the direct trains cover the 184 km distance in an average of 4 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 39 m .

On Thu, Jun 26 the slowest trains will take 4 h 24 m 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.

05:29AM4h24

Luton

09:53AMShrewsbury

$1391One-way

0 transfers

08:14AM3h39

Luton

11:53AMShrewsbury

$1721One-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 €39. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 17m.

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Most popular Train	Bus
€92 Average price	€41 Average price Cheapest
4h 47m Average duration Fastest 4h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	6h 27m Average duration 5h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Luton to Shrewsbury

United Kingdom

Trains from Luton to Shrewsbury run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $55 (€44) but you can travel from only $48 (€39) by bus.

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 $48 (€39)

Distance

113 miles (183 km)

Average train duration

4h 17m

Cheapest ticket price

$55 (€44)

Trains per day

Fastest train

3h 39m

First train

03:40

Last train

21:40

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $48 (€39)

Train providers: West Midlands Trains, Thameslink and east_midlands_trains from Luton to Shrewsbury trains

Find the best trains between Luton and Shrewsbury with Omio's travel partners West Midlands Trains, Thameslink and east_midlands_trains from $72 (€59). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best route.

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. The most popular routes operated by West Midlands Trains include Birmingham to London Euston, Birmingham to Wolverhampton, and Birmingham to Coventry.

West Midlands Trains from Luton to Shrewsbury train information:

Average Duration: 3 h 25 min
Cheapest Price: $72

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. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.

Train information from Luton to Shrewsbury with Thameslink:

Average Duration: 4 h 19 min
Cheapest Price: $332
Thameslink frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Trains from Luton to Shrewsbury

FAQs: Travel by train from Luton to Shrewsbury easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Luton to Shrewsbury.

Cheap train tickets from Luton to Shrewsbury can start from as little as $73 (€59) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Luton to Shrewsbury is $115 (€93); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Luton to Shrewsbury is 3 h 13 min to travel the 113 mile (183 km) long trip, with around there are 6 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Luton to Shrewsbury leaves at 3: 40 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Luton to Shrewsbury leaves at 9: 40 PM.

There are 6 trains a day from Luton to Shrewsbury which require at least one change with West Midlands Trains, Thameslink or east_midlands_trains. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the journey from Luton to Shrewsbury you can take a train with West Midlands Trains, Thameslink or east_midlands_trains. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services to Shrewsbury from Luton on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 9: 40 PM.

A trip to Shrewsbury from Luton is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 13 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Luton to Shrewsbury by train is December.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Shrewsbury from Luton including taking a train or bus.