How to travel from Shrewsbury to Cardiff

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Travel Information to Cardiff from Shrewsbury

Distance86 miles (139 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$23 - $26
Cheapest modeTrain • $23 (€21) • 1 h 45 min
Fastest modeTrain • $23 (€21) • 1 h 45 min
Popular travel companiesNational Express or Transport for Wales

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

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from Shrewsbury to Cardiff

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

National Express
10:10AM5h30
Shrewsbury
03:40PMCardiff
$521One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
10:10AM5h30
Shrewsbury
03:40PMCardiff
$521One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
10:10AM5h30
Shrewsbury
03:40PMCardiff
$521One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Shrewsbury to Cardiff

Travel to Cardiff 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 Shrewsbury to Cardiff.

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There are 2 travel options between Shrewsbury and Cardiff. You can take a train or bus.

The cheapest way to travel between Shrewsbury and Cardiff is a train with an average price of $23 (€21).

This is compared to other travel options from Shrewsbury to Cardiff:

Taking a train costs $3 (€2) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $26 (€24) for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel between Shrewsbury and Cardiff is by train, which takes on average 1 h 45 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Getting to Cardiff by bus takes 5 h 15 min on average.

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

The average frequency per day from Shrewsbury to Cardiff is:

  • 1 bus per day.
  • 6 trains per day.

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

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

  • Most travelers catch their train from Shrewsbury and arrive in Cardiff Central.

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

  • You can go to Cardiff from Shrewsbury by bus with National Express. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $26 (€24) with National Express from Shrewsbury to Cardiff on Omio.
  • You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff with Transport for Wales. Cheap tickets can be found for $23 (€21) with Transport for Wales from Shrewsbury to Cardiff.

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

  • You can check for a direct train to Cardiff with Transport for Wales with 6 direct trains per day.

Direct services to Cardiff 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 route.

Looking to extend your trip from Shrewsbury to Cardiff? Many Omio customers who go from Shrewsbury to Cardiff usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like London, Bristol, Manchester, Birmingham or Edinburgh. If you're looking to explore London, Bristol, Manchester, Birmingham or Edinburgh from Cardiff, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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