Travelling from Gatwick Airport to Shrewsbury by train

Want to know how to get from Gatwick Airport to Shrewsbury by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Gatwick Airport to Shrewsbury take around 3 hours and 38 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 248 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Gatwick Airport is scheduled to depart at around 04:41. The last departure is usually at around 20:28. On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Gatwick Airport at around 05:58, with the last train leaving at around 19:30. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 53 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 12 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from CA$125.45.

We think any time is a great time to visit Shrewsbury, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Shrewsbury.

Is there a direct train from Gatwick Airport to Shrewsbury?

The journey between Gatwick Airport and Shrewsbury usually involves 16 changes of train.

We usually find around 16 departures on this route every weekday, counting only those that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found around 16 departures.

How long does it take to travel from Gatwick Airport to Shrewsbury?

The Gatwick Airport to Shrewsbury train travel takes about 3 hours and 38 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Gatwick Airport to Shrewsbury train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Shrewsbury leaving Gatwick Airport at around 04:41 and the last train leaving at around 20:28. At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Gatwick Airport at around 05:58, with the final departure at 19:30.