Cardiff to Shrewsbury train
Cheap train tickets from Cardiff to Shrewsbury
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Train schedule from Cardiff to Shrewsbury
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Fastest train times from Cardiff to Shrewsbury
Fastest Journey
1 h 59 m
Average
2 h 1 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
140 km
Of the 4 trains that leave Cardiff for Shrewsbury every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Cardiff to Shrewsbury
 | Distance | 86 miles (139 km) |
 | Average train duration | 2 h 1 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $47 (€43) |
 | Train frequency | 25 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 25 direct trains a day |
 | Train providers | Transport for Wales |
Trains from Cardiff to Shrewsbury cover the 86 miles (139 km) long trip taking on average 2 h 1 min with our travel partners like Transport for Wales. Normally, there are 25 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around $47 (€43), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $24 (€22). Travelers depart most frequently from Cardiff Central and arrive in Shrewsbury.
Travel Tips: Trains from Cardiff to Shrewsbury
Omio customers book a train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury most frequently for this route.
Passengers board their train most frequently from Cardiff Central and travel around 1.1 miles (1.8 km) from the city center to this train station.
Passengers traveling this route most often arrive at Shrewsbury and need to travel approximately 0.2 miles (321 m) from the train station to the city center in Shrewsbury.
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Train lines: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway
Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the rear car park (Penarth Road entrance)
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