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Grantham to Shrewsbury trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Grantham and Shrewsbury takes 3h 49m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Grantham 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.

3h 49m
Duration
122 mi
Distance
£60
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

best
  1. Take the train from Grantham to Nottinghamtrain train
  2. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain train
3h 29m
£47–90

Grantham to Shrewsbury train times

Trains run hourly between Grantham and Shrewsbury. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Grantham is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Shrewsbury at 8:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Nottingham and take an average of 3h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 33m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransport for Wales4h 6m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands Trains10h 22m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransport for Wales3h 40m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransport for Wales3h 40m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 46m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransport for Wales3h 37m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 45m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransport for Wales4h 1m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransport for Wales3h 17m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 54m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 55m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands Trains4h 4m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Grantham to Shrewsbury.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 121.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 49m

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

You can take a train from Grantham to Shrewsbury via Nottingham and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 29m.

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