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Shrewsbury to Skegness trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Shrewsbury and Skegness takes 5h 46m and the fastest train takes 4h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Shrewsbury to Skegness. 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 46m
Duration
179 mi
Distance
£92
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

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  1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain train
  3. Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain train
5h 42m
£73–128

Shrewsbury to Skegness train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Shrewsbury and Skegness. 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 Skegness at 9:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryEast Midlands Railways10h 29m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 14m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 26m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 24m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 25m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 20m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 22m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 55m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 26m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 57m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 55m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 26m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 57m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 55m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 26m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 57m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 179.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 46m

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

You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Skegness via Birmingham New Street and Nottingham in around 5h 42m.

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