Trains from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury from $18.87*

Trains from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury from $18.87*

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Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as $18.87, with average prices for this route around $51.55. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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    Fri
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    Sat
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    Sun
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    Mon
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  • 04:41
    Cardiff Central
    06:46
    Shrewsbury
    2h 5m, Direct
    Transport for Wales
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  • 05:12
    Cardiff Central
    07:21
    Shrewsbury
    2h 9m, Direct
    Transport for Wales
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  • 05:38
    Cardiff Central
    07:46
    Shrewsbury
    2h 8m, Direct
    Transport for Wales
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  • 06:35
    Cardiff Central
    08:39
    Shrewsbury
    2h 4m, Direct
    Transport for Wales
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  • 07:17
    Cardiff Central
    09:22
    Shrewsbury
    2h 5m, Direct
    Transport for Wales
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  • 07:50
    Cardiff Central
    09:54
    Paris
    2h 4m, Direct
    Transport for Wales
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Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury Train Route Details

The Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury train ticket is from $18.87. The average travel time is 1h 55m, covering a distance of approximately 140 mile. There are usually 30 daily trains provided by Transport for Wales,Great Western Railway. To plan your train journey in advance, please refer to our train route table below.

First train
First train
04:41
Last train
Last train
23:32
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
1h 55m
Distance
Distance
140 mile
Price
Price
$18.87*
Train operators
Train operators
Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway

Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury Train Travel Guide

Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury Train Travel Guide

Arriving in Shrewsbury

Trains running from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury will typically take around at least 1h 55m and there is approximately 30 train running everyday.

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Traveling during off-peak hours

The important thing to note about Off-Peak train tickets is the designated off-peak time. In large cities and towns, the off-peak time for train travel from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury usually starts at 9:30 am from Monday to Friday, while in other areas it starts at 9:00 am. By planning your journey during these off-peak hours, you can take advantage of cheaper and more comfortable train fares, ensuring a smoother travel experience and avoiding the crowded peak hours.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

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*Prices are dynamic and subject to change. Ticket prices vary based on time of day, route, and class. Prices shown do not include split ticket and Railcard discounts.