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How to get fromShrewsbury to Canterburyby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain train
    4h 18m
    £84–205

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Newhall Street to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus bus 007 / ...
    7h 38m
    £41–94

  3. Drive 224.8 mi

    1. Drive from Shrewsbury to Canterburycar car 224.8 mi
    3h 44m
    £55–79

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane BHX - LCY
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury Westtrain train
    7h 22m
    £223–542

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 409
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 541 / ...
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus bus 007 / ...
    8h 10m
    £44–111

Shrewsbury to Canterbury by train and foot

Calendar127Weekly Services
Duration4h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 225.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 18m

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

You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Canterbury West via Birmingham New Street, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 8h 10m.

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