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Trip Overview

The average train between Boston and Shrewsbury takes 5h 1m and the fastest train takes 4h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Boston 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.

5h 1m
Duration
156 mi
Distance
£77
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Boston to Shrewsbury train times

Trains run hourly between Boston and Shrewsbury. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Boston is at 9:54 PM which arrives into Shrewsbury at 12:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Nottingham and take an average of 5h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands Trains4h 43m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransport for Wales4h 36m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransport for Wales4h 28m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransport for Wales4h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands Trains4h 43m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransport for Wales4h 36m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransport for Wales4h 28m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransport for Wales4h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands Trains4h 43m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransport for Wales4h 36m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransport for Wales4h 28m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransport for Wales4h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands Trains4h 42m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransport for Wales4h 36m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransport for Wales4h 28m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransport for Wales4h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands Trains4h 50m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 11m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 11m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands Trains4h 43m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransport for Wales4h 36m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransport for Wales4h 28m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransport for Wales4h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands Trains4h 43m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransport for Wales4h 36m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransport for Wales4h 28m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransport for Wales4h 28m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Boston 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.

Map of how to get from Boston to Shrewsbury.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 155.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Boston, England and Shrewsbury, England?

You can take a train from Boston to Shrewsbury via Nottingham and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 26m.

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