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

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

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  1. Train via London

    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 Folkestone Centraltrain train
    4h 19m
    £84–206

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 Bouverie Road Westbus bus 007
    9h 21m
    £46–116

  3. Drive 234.1 mi

    1. Drive from Shrewsbury to Folkestonecar car 234.1 mi
    3h 54m
    £57–83

  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 Folkestone Centraltrain train
    7h 28m
    £223–542

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham Moor Street to London Marylebonetrain train
    3. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    6h 8m
    £101–209

Shrewsbury to Folkestone by train and foot

Calendar122Weekly Services
Duration4h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 224.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 19m

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

You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Folkestone Central via Birmingham New Street, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bouverie Road West via Birmingham Coach Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 9h 21m.

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