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Trip Overview

The average train between Shrewsbury and Canterbury takes 4h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Shrewsbury to Canterbury. 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 42m
Duration
225 mi
Distance
£102
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Shrewsbury to Canterbury train times

Trains run hourly between Shrewsbury and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 11:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastSoutheastern4h 2m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastSoutheastern4h 4m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastSoutheastern4h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastSoutheastern4h 17m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastSoutheastern4h 4m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastSoutheastern4h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastSoutheastern4h 17m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastSoutheastern4h 4m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastSoutheastern4h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastSoutheastern4h 17m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastSoutheastern4h 4m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastSoutheastern4h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastSoutheastern4h 12m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastSoutheastern4h 4m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastSoutheastern4h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastSoutheastern4h 25m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastSoutheastern4h 17m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastSoutheastern4h 4m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastSoutheastern4h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastSoutheastern4h 19m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastSoutheastern4h 4m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastSoutheastern4h 5m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Shrewsbury to Canterbury? 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 Shrewsbury to Canterbury.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 225.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 42m

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

You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Canterbury West via Birmingham New Street, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 19m.

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