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How to get fromGatwick to Shrewsburyby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Gatwick to Shrewsbury 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 24m
    £64–167

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus bus Uk920
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain train Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
    5h
    £29–59

  3. Drive  180.8 mi

    1. Drive from Gatwick to Shrewsburycar car 180.8 mi
    3h 21m
    £45–65

  4. Fly London Gatwick Airport 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 21m
    £82–481

  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 16m
    £90–158

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to London Heathrow Airportbus bus Uk998 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 409
    6h 35m
    £34–81

  7. Fly London Gatwick Airport 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 35m
    £81–189

  8. Fly London Gatwick Airport 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
    5h 43m
    £73–197

  9. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Wilmslow to Shrewsburytrain train
    5h 33m
    £80–284

Gatwick to Shrewsbury by train and subway

Calendar337Weekly Services
Duration3h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 183.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between Gatwick, England and Shrewsbury, England?

You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Shrewsbury via London Victoria, Victoria station, Euston station, London Euston, and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 35m.

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