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Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Shrewsbury (SHR)

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45

train journeys
per day

154

miles (247 kms)

4hrs

fastest journey

03:46 / 00:41

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

5

operators run

8

routes

Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Shrewsbury (SHR)

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On a typical weekday there are 45 scheduled rail journeys between Gatwick Airport and Shrewsbury , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 45 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Gatwick Airport to Shrewsbury is approximately 154 miles (247 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 25 mins.

Avanti West Coast, Southern, Thameslink, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Gatwick Airport and Shrewsbury.

There are 8 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Gatwick Airport to Shrewsbury. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs.

Journeys from Gatwick Airport to Shrewsbury Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    03:46
    4 hrs 38 mins 3 changes
    08:24
    Gatwick Airport
    Shrewsbury
    Gatwick Airport to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    04:21
    5 hrs 3 changes
    09:21
    Gatwick Airport
    Shrewsbury
    Gatwick Airport to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    04:41
    5 hrs 2 mins 3 changes
    09:43
    Gatwick Airport
    Shrewsbury
    Gatwick Airport to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:50
    4 hrs 15 mins 3 changes
    10:05
    Gatwick Airport
    Shrewsbury
    Gatwick Airport to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:13
    3 hrs 59 mins 3 changes
    10:12
    Gatwick Airport
    Shrewsbury
    Gatwick Airport to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:28
    4 hrs 12 mins 3 changes
    10:40
    Gatwick Airport
    Shrewsbury
    Gatwick Airport to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:46
    4 hrs 19 mins 3 changes
    11:05
    Gatwick Airport
    Shrewsbury
    Gatwick Airport to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:25
    3 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    11:20
    Gatwick Airport
    Shrewsbury
    Gatwick Airport to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:43
    4 hrs 3 changes
    11:43
    Gatwick Airport
    Shrewsbury
    Gatwick Airport to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:55
    4 hrs 10 mins 3 changes
    12:05
    Gatwick Airport
    Shrewsbury
    Gatwick Airport to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:16
    3 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    12:11
    Gatwick Airport
    Shrewsbury
    Gatwick Airport to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:25
    3 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    12:20
    Gatwick Airport
    Shrewsbury
    Gatwick Airport to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:43
    3 hrs 58 mins 3 changes
    12:41
    Gatwick Airport
    Shrewsbury
    Gatwick Airport to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:26
    3 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    13:21
    Gatwick Airport
    Shrewsbury
    Gatwick Airport to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:32
    4 hrs 11 mins 3 changes
    13:43
    Gatwick Airport
    Shrewsbury
    Gatwick Airport to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:16
    3 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    14:11
    Gatwick Airport
    Shrewsbury
    Gatwick Airport to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:26
    3 hrs 56 mins 3 changes
    14:22
    Gatwick Airport
    Shrewsbury
    Gatwick Airport to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:43
    4 hrs 7 mins 3 changes
    14:50
    Gatwick Airport
    Shrewsbury
    Gatwick Airport to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:26
    3 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    15:21
    Gatwick Airport
    Shrewsbury
    Gatwick Airport to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:43
    4 hrs 3 changes
    15:43
    Gatwick Airport
    Shrewsbury
    Gatwick Airport to Shrewsbury

About Gatwick Airport Station

Station name Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Address Gatwick Airport station, South Terminal, Gatwick Airport, West Sussex, RH6 0RD
Managed by GX

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
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 Gatwick Airport and Shrewsbury

The travel time between Gatwick Airport and Shrewsbury by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 25 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Gatwick Airport and Shrewsbury vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 45 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 03:46, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:41.

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Amenities on trains between Gatwick Airport and Shrewsbury can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Gatwick Airport & Shrewsbury. owever, there are 45 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, Southern, Thameslink, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Gatwick Airport and Shrewsbury.

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