The average train between Shrewsbury and Kent takes 4h 51m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Shrewsbury to Kent. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Shrewsbury and Kent. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Kent at 8:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Kent. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury station and arriving at Kent station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
Shrewsbury to Kent train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Shrewsbury to Kent train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Ashford International station.
Book your Shrewsbury to Kent train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Shrewsbury and Kent is 287.5 km. The road distance is 356 km.
You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Lenham via Birmingham New Street, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 4h 12m.