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The average train between Sleaford and Shrewsbury takes 4h 37m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Sleaford 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.

4h 37m
Duration
139 mi
Distance
£68
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Sleaford to Shrewsbury train times

Trains run hourly between Sleaford and Shrewsbury. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sleaford is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Shrewsbury at 12:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Nottingham and take an average of 4h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands Trains10h 30m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands Trains4h 18m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransport for Wales4h 8m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransport for Wales4h 5m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransport for Wales4h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands Trains4h 26m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands Trains4h 48m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands Trains4h 48m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands Trains4h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands Trains4h 19m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransport for Wales4h 8m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransport for Wales4h 4m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransport for Wales4h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands Trains4h 19m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransport for Wales4h 8m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransport for Wales4h 4m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransport for Wales4h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands Trains4h 19m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransport for Wales4h 8m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransport for Wales4h 4m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransport for Wales4h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands Trains4h 19m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransport for Wales4h 8m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransport for Wales4h 4m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryTransport for Wales4h 5m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sleaford to Shrewsbury? 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 Sleaford to Shrewsbury.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 139.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Sleaford, Lincolnshire, England and Shrewsbury, England?

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

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