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Compare train and bus for Cardiff to Shrewsbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Shrewsbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $50 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $50, while a train costs an average of $50.
Distance: 86 miles (140 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$50 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Shrewsbury:
A bus is $20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Shrewsbury costing on average $62.
Other travel options to Shrewsbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 5m.
You'll arrive about 54m sooner (2h 2m by train vs 2h 56m by car). Tickets start at around $62 compared to roughly $39 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Cardiff to Shrewsbury
How to get from Cardiff to Shrewsbury by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cardiff to Shrewsbury is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:20 AM5h05Cardiff4:25 PMShrewsbury$471One-way0 transfers
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- 11:20 AM5h05Cardiff4:25 PMShrewsbury$471One-way0 transfers
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- 11:20 AM5h05Cardiff4:25 PMShrewsbury$471One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Shrewsbury:
A bus is $26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Shrewsbury costing on average $62.
Other travel options to Shrewsbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 51m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cardiff and Shrewsbury as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cardiff Central (CDF) and arrive in Shrewsbury station (SHR).
- Buses mostly depart from Cardiff, Sophia Gardens and arrive in Shrewsbury, Raven Meadows.
- Travel with National Express to go to Shrewsbury by bus.
- Travel with Transport for Wales to go to Shrewsbury by train.
- 8 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales.
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