What is the cheapest way to get from Lincoln to Shrewsbury?

The cheapest way to get from Lincoln to Shrewsbury is to bus which costs £27 - £70 and takes 5h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lincoln to Shrewsbury?

The fastest way to get from Lincoln to Shrewsbury is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Lincoln and Shrewsbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Lincoln station to Shrewsbury station. However, there are services departing from Rail Station Car Park and arriving at Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Lincoln and Shrewsbury?

No, there is no direct train from Lincoln to Shrewsbury. However, there are services departing from Lincoln Central and arriving at Shrewsbury via Derby and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.

How far is it from Lincoln to Shrewsbury?

The distance between Lincoln and Shrewsbury is 134 miles. The road distance is 122.1 miles.

How do I travel from Lincoln to Shrewsbury without a car?

The best way to get from Lincoln to Shrewsbury without a car is to train via Derby which takes 3h 44m and costs £60 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Lincoln to Shrewsbury?

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Lincoln to Shrewsbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lincoln to Shrewsbury bus from?

Lincoln to Shrewsbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station Car Park.

Where do I catch the Lincoln to Shrewsbury train from?

Lincoln to Shrewsbury train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Lincoln Central station.

Train or bus from Lincoln to Shrewsbury?

The best way to get from Lincoln to Shrewsbury is to train via Derby which takes 3h 44m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £70 and takes 5h 45m.

Where does the Lincoln to Shrewsbury bus arrive?

Lincoln to Shrewsbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Lincoln to Shrewsbury train arrive?

Lincoln to Shrewsbury train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Derby station.

Can I drive from Lincoln to Shrewsbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Lincoln to Shrewsbury is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Lincoln to Shrewsbury.

How do I get a train ticket from Lincoln to Shrewsbury?

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Train via Derby
best
1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Derbytrain
2. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
3h 44m
£62–107
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 151
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 409
5h 45m
£27–66
Drive 121.4 mi
1. Drive from Lincoln to Shrewsburycar 121.4 mi
2h 16m
£30–43
Train
1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Crewetrain Lincoln Central - Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain Crewe - Shrewsbury / ...
4h 19m
£65–98
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Longtontrain Lincoln Central - Crewe
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 64
5h 40m

Lincoln to Shrewsbury by train

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3h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 132.9 mi
Duration: 3h 44m

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

You can take a train from Lincoln Central to Shrewsbury via Derby and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station Car Park to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 5h 45m.

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