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The average train between Shrewsbury and Boston takes 5h and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Shrewsbury to Boston. 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
Duration
156 mi
Distance
£76
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Shrewsbury to Boston train times

Trains run hourly between Shrewsbury and Boston. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Boston at 9:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryEast Midlands Railways9h 31m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways10h 38m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 19m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesCross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 48m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 21m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 19m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesCross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 48m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 21m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 19m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesCross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 48m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 21m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 19m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesCross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 48m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 21m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 38m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 48m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 48m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 49m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 43m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 46m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 50m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Shrewsbury to Boston? 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 Shrewsbury to Boston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 155.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h

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

You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Boston via Birmingham New Street and Nottingham in around 4h 58m.

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