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How to get fromCanterbury to Shrewsburyby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Canterbury to Shrewsbury by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain train
    3h 51m
    £85–200

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 007 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Newhall Streetbus bus
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain train
    7h 13m
    £41–90

  3. Drive 225.5 mi

    1. Drive from Canterbury to Shrewsburycar car 225.5 mi
    3h 45m
    £55–80

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain train
    4h 5m
    £94–222

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 007 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 409
    8h 25m
    £44–109

Canterbury to Shrewsbury by train and foot

Calendar145Weekly Services
Duration3h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 225.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 51m

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 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 25m.

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