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Gainsborough to Shrewsbury Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Gainsborough to Shrewsbury? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as JPY 15,712, with average prices for this route around JPY 15,712. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Operator	Find Tickets
23:05 9h 41m, Changes required Gainsborough Lea Road	08:46 +1 Shrewsbury		Find Tickets

Gainsborough to Shrewsbury Train Route Details

First train

07:05

Last train

23:05

Departure station

Gainsborough

Arrival station

Shrewsbury

Journey time

3h 41m

Distance

153 km

Price

JPY 15,712*

Train operators

Northern, East Midlands Railway, Transport for Wales

How to book cheap train tickets from Gainsborough to Shrewsbury

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Gainsborough to Shrewsbury during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Gainsborough to Shrewsbury for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Gainsborough to Shrewsbury, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Gainsborough to Shrewsbury ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Gainsborough to Shrewsbury train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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