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Trains from Canterbury East (CBE) to Shrewsbury (SHR)

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16

train journeys
per day

190

miles (307 kms)

5hrs 48 mins

fastest journey

05:47 / 00:30

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 4 changes)

7

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Canterbury East (CBE) to Shrewsbury (SHR)

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On a typical weekday there are 16 scheduled rail journeys between Canterbury East and Shrewsbury , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 16 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Canterbury East to Shrewsbury is approximately 190 miles (307 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 6hrs 33 mins.

GWR, East Midlands Railway, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales, Southeastern, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Canterbury East and Shrewsbury.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Canterbury East to Shrewsbury. The fastest journey time on this route takes 5hrs 48 mins.

Journeys from Canterbury East to Shrewsbury Today

  • Mon 6th May
    05:47
    5 hrs 56 mins 3 changes
    11:43
    Canterbury East
    Shrewsbury
    Canterbury East to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 6th May
    06:47
    5 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    12:41
    Canterbury East
    Shrewsbury
    Canterbury East to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 6th May
    07:47
    5 hrs 56 mins 3 changes
    13:43
    Canterbury East
    Shrewsbury
    Canterbury East to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 6th May
    08:47
    6 hrs 3 mins 3 changes
    14:50
    Canterbury East
    Shrewsbury
    Canterbury East to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 6th May
    09:47
    5 hrs 56 mins 3 changes
    15:43
    Canterbury East
    Shrewsbury
    Canterbury East to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 6th May
    10:47
    6 hrs 3 mins 3 changes
    16:50
    Canterbury East
    Shrewsbury
    Canterbury East to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 6th May
    11:47
    5 hrs 48 mins 4 changes
    17:35
    Canterbury East
    Shrewsbury
    Canterbury East to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 6th May
    12:47
    5 hrs 59 mins 3 changes
    18:46
    Canterbury East
    Shrewsbury
    Canterbury East to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 6th May
    13:47
    5 hrs 56 mins 3 changes
    19:43
    Canterbury East
    Shrewsbury
    Canterbury East to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 6th May
    14:47
    6 hrs 1 min 3 changes
    20:48
    Canterbury East
    Shrewsbury
    Canterbury East to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 6th May
    15:47
    6 hrs 5 mins 3 changes
    21:52
    Canterbury East
    Shrewsbury
    Canterbury East to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 6th May
    16:47
    6 hrs 18 mins 4 changes
    23:05
    Canterbury East
    Shrewsbury
    Canterbury East to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 6th May
    17:47
    6 hrs 18 mins 3 changes
    00:05
    Canterbury East
    Shrewsbury
    Canterbury East to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 6th May
    18:47
    6 hrs 8 mins 4 changes
    00:55
    Canterbury East
    Shrewsbury
    Canterbury East to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 6th May
    19:47
    11 hrs 2 mins 3 changes
    06:49
    Canterbury East
    Shrewsbury
    Canterbury East to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 6th May
    22:47
    9 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    08:24
    Canterbury East
    Shrewsbury
    Canterbury East to Shrewsbury

About Canterbury East Station

Station name Canterbury East (CBE)
Address Canterbury East station, Station Road East, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2RB
Managed by SE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:10 - 20:20
Saturday 06:10 - 20:20
Sunday 07:30 - 19:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

About Shrewsbury Station

Station name Shrewsbury (SHR)
Address Shrewsbury station, Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2DQ
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:20 - 20:40
Saturday 05:20 - 19:40
Sunday 07:20 - 19:40
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Canterbury East and Shrewsbury

The travel time between Canterbury East and Shrewsbury by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 6hrs 33 mins & the fastest journey takes 5hrs 48 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Canterbury East and Shrewsbury vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 16 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:47, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:30.

First class tickets on trains between Canterbury East and Shrewsbury typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Canterbury East & Shrewsbury. owever, there are 16 possible journeys which require a change.

GWR, East Midlands Railway, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales, Southeastern, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Canterbury East and Shrewsbury.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Canterbury East and Shrewsbury, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.