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Compare train and bus for Shrewsbury to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Shrewsbury to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł167 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 28m. 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 bus costs an average of zł167, while a train costs an average of zł215.
Distance: 86 miles (140 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
zł215 Average price | zł167 Average price Cheapest | zł149 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 3m Average total duration 4h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Shrewsbury to Cardiff:
A bus is zł48 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff costing on average zł215.
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 3m.
You'll arrive about 57m sooner (1h 58m by train vs 2h 55m by car). Tickets start at around zł215 compared to roughly zł149 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.
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How to get from Shrewsbury to Cardiff by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Shrewsbury to Cardiff is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 11:10 AM4h55Shrewsbury4:05 PMCardiffzł2151One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 11:10 AM4h55Shrewsbury4:05 PMCardiffzł2151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 7:50 AM3h22Shrewsbury11:12 AMCardiffzł2201One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 6:50 AM3h22Shrewsbury10:12 AMCardiffzł2211One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Shrewsbury to Cardiff:
A bus is zł4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff costing on average zł172.
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 3m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Shrewsbury and Cardiff as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Shrewsbury station (SHR) and arrive in Cardiff Central (CDF).
- Buses mostly depart from Shrewsbury, Raven Meadows and arrive in Cardiff, Sophia Gardens.
- Travel with National Express to go to Cardiff by bus.
- Travel with Transport for Wales to go to Cardiff by train.
- 7 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales.
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