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Trip Overview

The average train between Canterbury and Shrewsbury takes 4h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury 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 16m
Duration
225 mi
Distance
£104
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Canterbury to Shrewsbury train times

Trains run hourly between Canterbury and Shrewsbury. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Shrewsbury at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales4h 3m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 41m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains4h 8m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales4h • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales4h 3m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 41m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains4h 8m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales4h • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales4h 3m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 41m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains4h 8m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales4h • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains4h 32m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales4h 1m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 59m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains4h 41m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains4h 44m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains4h 42m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains4h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales4h 3m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 41m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains4h 8m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales4h • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales4h 3m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 41m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains4h 8m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales4h • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Canterbury 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 Canterbury to Shrewsbury.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 225.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 16m

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

You can take a train from Canterbury West to Shrewsbury via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 49m.

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