There are 4 ways to get from Shrewsbury to Kent by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Ashford International
best- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain
4h 26m£76–182Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to London Victoriabus
- Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain
6h 37m£51–99Drive 210.8 mi
- Drive from Shrewsbury to Kentcar 210.8 mi
3h 31m£53–76Train
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
- Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain
4h 32m£69–170
Shrewsbury to Kent by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shrewsbury to Kent is to train and bus which costs £50 - £100 and takes 6h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Shrewsbury to Kent is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Kent. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury and arriving at Lenham via Birmingham New Street, London St Pancras Intl and Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
The distance between Shrewsbury and Kent is 222 miles. The road distance is 212 miles.
The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Kent without a car is to train via Ashford International which takes 4h 26m and costs £75 - £190.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Shrewsbury to Kent, including transfers.
Shrewsbury to Kent train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Shrewsbury to Kent train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shrewsbury to Kent is 212 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Shrewsbury to Kent.
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What companies run services between Shrewsbury, England and Kent, England?
You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Lenham via Birmingham New Street, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 4h 26m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–90
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–90
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- [email protected]
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford International
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London Victoria to Lenham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London Victoria to Lenham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- Southeastern
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–21
- Website
- Flixbus
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