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

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There are 4 ways to get from Canterbury to Shropshire by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Sharpstones Lane Jct

    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
    4h 37m
    £79–191

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 022 / ...
    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 41m
    £38–67

  3. Drive  225.7 mi

    1. Drive from Canterbury to Shropshirecar car 225.7 mi
    3h 43m
    £57–82

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London Charing Crosstrain train
    2. Take the train from London Marylebone to Birmingham Moor Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain train
    7h 2m
    £94–192

Canterbury to Shropshire by train, foot, and bus

Calendar139Weekly Services
Duration4h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 229.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

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

You can take a train from Canterbury West to Sharpstones Lane Jct via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, Birmingham New Street, Shrewsbury, and Bus Station in around 4h 37m. 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 41m.

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