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Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central, starting from €13.16 and averaging €13.16. The entire journey takes no more than 1h 49m. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
05:14 2h 2m, Direct Shrewsbury	07:16 Cardiff Central	Find Tickets
05:44 2h 6m, Direct Shrewsbury	07:50 Cardiff Central	Find Tickets
06:10 2h 6m, Direct Shrewsbury	08:16 Cardiff Central	Find Tickets
06:35 2h 4m, Changes required Shrewsbury	08:39 Cardiff Central	Find Tickets
06:35 2h 9m, Direct Shrewsbury	08:44 Cardiff Central	Find Tickets
07:13 2h 5m, Direct Shrewsbury	09:18 Paris	Find Tickets

Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central Train Route Details

First train

05:14

Last train

23:20

Departure station

Shrewsbury

Arrival station

Cardiff Central

Journey time

1h 49m

Distance

141 km

Price

€13.16*

Train operators

Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales

How to book cheap train tickets from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

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Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central Train prices and times

Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central Train Route Details