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Trains from Canterbury West (CBW) to Shirley (SRL)

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20

train journeys
per day

146

miles (236 kms)

4hrs 5 mins

fastest journey

05:20 / 23:38

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 4 changes)

6

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Canterbury West (CBW) to Shirley (SRL)

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On a typical weekday there are 20 scheduled rail journeys between Canterbury West and Shirley , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 20 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Canterbury West to Shirley is approximately 146 miles (236 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 10 mins.

Chiltern Railways, East Midlands Railway, West Midlands Trains, Southeastern, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Canterbury West and Shirley.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Canterbury West to Shirley. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 5 mins.

Journeys from Canterbury West to Shirley Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:20
    4 hrs 6 mins 4 changes
    09:26
    Canterbury West
    Shirley
    Canterbury West to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:13
    4 hrs 13 mins 4 changes
    10:26
    Canterbury West
    Shirley
    Canterbury West to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:49
    4 hrs 7 mins 4 changes
    10:56
    Canterbury West
    Shirley
    Canterbury West to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:17
    4 hrs 9 mins 4 changes
    11:26
    Canterbury West
    Shirley
    Canterbury West to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:49
    4 hrs 7 mins 3 changes
    11:56
    Canterbury West
    Shirley
    Canterbury West to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:23
    4 hrs 33 mins 4 changes
    12:56
    Canterbury West
    Shirley
    Canterbury West to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:21
    4 hrs 35 mins 3 changes
    13:56
    Canterbury West
    Shirley
    Canterbury West to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:21
    4 hrs 5 mins 4 changes
    14:26
    Canterbury West
    Shirley
    Canterbury West to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:23
    4 hrs 33 mins 3 changes
    15:56
    Canterbury West
    Shirley
    Canterbury West to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:23
    4 hrs 33 mins 3 changes
    16:56
    Canterbury West
    Shirley
    Canterbury West to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:23
    4 hrs 33 mins 3 changes
    17:56
    Canterbury West
    Shirley
    Canterbury West to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:21
    4 hrs 5 mins 3 changes
    18:26
    Canterbury West
    Shirley
    Canterbury West to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:23
    4 hrs 3 mins 4 changes
    19:26
    Canterbury West
    Shirley
    Canterbury West to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:23
    4 hrs 20 mins 3 changes
    20:43
    Canterbury West
    Shirley
    Canterbury West to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:23
    4 hrs 24 mins 3 changes
    21:47
    Canterbury West
    Shirley
    Canterbury West to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    18:23
    4 hrs 20 mins 4 changes
    22:43
    Canterbury West
    Shirley
    Canterbury West to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    19:25
    4 hrs 30 mins 4 changes
    23:55
    Canterbury West
    Shirley
    Canterbury West to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    21:23
    9 hrs 33 mins 4 changes
    06:56
    Canterbury West
    Shirley
    Canterbury West to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    22:23
    10 hrs 3 mins 4 changes
    08:26
    Canterbury West
    Shirley
    Canterbury West to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    23:23
    10 hrs 33 mins 4 changes
    09:56
    Canterbury West
    Shirley
    Canterbury West to Shirley

About Canterbury West Station

Station name Canterbury West (CBW)
Address Canterbury West station, Station Road West, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8AN
Managed by SE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:15 - 19:30
Saturday 06:15 - 19:30
Sunday 08:30 - 17:00
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 Unavailable

About Shirley Station

Station name Shirley (SRL)
Address Shirley station, Haslucks Green Road, Shirley, West Midlands, B90 2NE
Managed by WM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 06:30 - 12:00
Tuesday 06:30 - 12:00
Wednesday 06:30 - 12:00
Thursday 06:30 - 12:00
Friday 06:30 - 20:00
Saturday 08:00 - 20:00
Sunday 10:00 - 14:00
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 West and Shirley

The travel time between Canterbury West and Shirley by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 10 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 5 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Canterbury West and Shirley vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 20 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:20, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:38.

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Amenities on trains between Canterbury West and Shirley can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Canterbury West & Shirley. owever, there are 20 possible journeys which require a change.

Chiltern Railways, East Midlands Railway, West Midlands Trains, Southeastern, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Canterbury West and Shirley.

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