There are 3 ways to get from Folkestone to Shrewsbury by train or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
3h 50m£78–188Drive 235 mi
cheapest- Drive from Folkestone to Shrewsburycar 235 mi
3h 55m£58–84Train
- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London Charing Crosstrain
- Take the train from London Marylebone to Birmingham Moor Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
6h 7m£94–192
Folkestone to Shrewsbury by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Shrewsbury is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Shrewsbury is to train via London which takes 3h 50m and costs £75 - £190.
No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Shrewsbury. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Shrewsbury via London Euston and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Folkestone and Shrewsbury is 226 miles. The road distance is 236.4 miles.
The best way to get from Folkestone to Shrewsbury without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 50m and costs £75 - £190.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Folkestone to Shrewsbury, including transfers.
Folkestone to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Shrewsbury is 236 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Folkestone to Shrewsbury.
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What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Shrewsbury, England?
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Shrewsbury via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 50m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- [email protected]
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Folkestone Central to London Charing Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from London Euston to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from London Euston to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–90
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 345 600 5165
- Website
- Chiltern Railways
Train from London Marylebone to Birmingham Moor Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- Chiltern Railways
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