The average train between Shrewsbury and Lincoln takes 4h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 41m. There is an hourly train service from Shrewsbury to Lincoln. 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 Shrewsbury and Lincoln. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Lincoln at 11:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Lincoln. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury station and arriving at Lincoln station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
Shrewsbury to Lincoln train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Shrewsbury to Lincoln train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Lincoln Central station.
Book your Shrewsbury to Lincoln train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Shrewsbury and Lincoln is 159 km. The road distance is 214 km.
You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Lincoln Central via Birmingham New Street and Derby in around 3h 50m.