The average train between Gainsborough and Shrewsbury takes 4h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Gainsborough 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 Gainsborough and Shrewsbury. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gainsborough is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Shrewsbury at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 4h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Gainsborough to Shrewsbury. However, there are services departing from Gainsborough station and arriving at Shrewsbury station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
Gainsborough to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Gainsborough Lea Road station.
Gainsborough to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Book your Gainsborough to Shrewsbury train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, East Midlands Railways and 2 other operators.
The distance between Gainsborough and Shrewsbury is 152.4 km. The road distance is 204 km.
You can take a train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Shrewsbury via Sheffield and Stockport in around 3h 47m.