How to travel from Cardiff to Shrewsbury

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Travel Information from Cardiff to Shrewsbury

distanceDistance86 miles (139 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus or train
priceTicket price range$26 - $36
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $26 (€23) • 4 h 40 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $36 (€32) • 1 h 55 min
carriersPopular travel companiesTransport for Wales

Take a bus or train to travel 86 miles (139 km) between Cardiff and Shrewsbury. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Transport for Wales among others. Travelers can even take a direct train from Cardiff to Shrewsbury.

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from Cardiff to Shrewsbury

How to get from Cardiff to Shrewsbury by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Cardiff to Shrewsbury is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
12:20PM4h50
Cardiff
05:10PMShrewsbury
$341One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
National Express
12:20PM4h50
Cardiff
05:10PMShrewsbury
$341One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
National Express
12:20PM4h50
Cardiff
05:10PMShrewsbury
$341One-way
0 transfers

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You can travel by train for as low as $35 (€29). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

Transport for Wales is a public transport provider in Wales, UK. It operates a comprehensive network of trains, buses and ferries across the country. The trains are modern and comfortable, with a range of different types including InterCity Express Trains, Regional Trains, and Metro Trains. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. There are a variety of ticket types available, including single and return tickets, season tickets, and group tickets. The most popular routes include Cardiff to Swansea, Cardiff to Newport, and Cardiff to Manchester.

Transport for Wales from Cardiff to Shrewsbury travel information:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 58 min
  • Cheapest Price: $35

FAQs: Travel from Cardiff to Shrewsbury

FAQs: Travel to Shrewsbury easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cardiff to Shrewsbury.
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There are 2 travel options from Cardiff to Shrewsbury. You can take a bus or train.

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Shrewsbury is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $26 (€23) compared to other travel options to Shrewsbury:

A bus is $10 (€9) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Shrewsbury costing on average $36 (€32).

The fastest way to get to Shrewsbury from Cardiff is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 55 min.

Other travel options to Shrewsbury take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 4 h 40 min of travel time.

Shrewsbury is approximately 86 miles (139 km) away from Cardiff.

The average frequency per day from Cardiff to Shrewsbury is:

    However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Shrewsbury from Cardiff as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

    These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cardiff to Shrewsbury:

    • Buses mostly leave from Cardiff, University and tend to arrive in Shrewsbury, Raven Meadows.
    • Trains mostly leave from Cardiff Central and tend to arrive in Shrewsbury.

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Cardiff to Shrewsbury:

    • You can travel by train from Cardiff to Shrewsbury with Transport for Wales, and you can find Transport for Wales Cardiff to Shrewsbury tickets for $36 (€32) on Omio.

    Yes, there are direct routes from Cardiff to Shrewsbury with the following travel companies:

    • You'll find direct trains with.

    Direct services to Shrewsbury tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

    Many of our customers who book a trip from Cardiff to Shrewsbury often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like London, Birmingham, Manchester, Chester or Liverpool. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Cardiff and Shrewsbury itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Shrewsbury and any of these top destinations today!

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