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How to get fromGatwick Airport to Shropshireby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Gatwick Airport to Shropshire by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain 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 45m
    £65–173

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus bus Uk920
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain train Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
    5h 47m
    £32–71

  3. Drive 183.5 mi

    1. Drive from Gatwick Airport to Shropshirecar car 183.5 mi
    3h 22m
    £45–65

  4. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LGW - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain train
    5h 52m
    £85–204

  5. Train via Reading

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain train
    5h 20m
    £88–162

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from South Terminal Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 210
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 409
    6h 40m
    £39–93

  7. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane LGW - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Shrewsburytrain train
    5h 42m
    £79–320

  8. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LGW - MAN
    2. Take the train from Wilmslow to Shrewsburytrain train
    6h 2m
    £72–176

Gatwick Airport to Shropshire by bus, foot, and train

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration5h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 184 mi
  • Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Gatwick Airport, England and Shropshire, England?

You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Bus Station via London Victoria, Victoria station, Euston station, London Euston, Birmingham New Street, Shrewsbury, and Railway Station in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Terminal Bus Station to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 40m.

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