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Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury, starting from €13.10 and averaging €13.10. The entire journey takes no more than 1 hour 55 minutes. 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
15:23 2 hours 2 minutes, Direct Cardiff Central	17:25 Shrewsbury	Find Tickets
15:51 1 hour 55 minutes, Direct Cardiff Central	17:46 Shrewsbury	Find Tickets
16:16 2 hours 1 minute, Direct Cardiff Central	18:17 Shrewsbury	Find Tickets
16:53 2 hours 2 minutes, Direct Cardiff Central	18:55 Shrewsbury	Find Tickets
17:22 2 hours 3 minutes, Direct Cardiff Central	19:25 Shrewsbury	Find Tickets
17:53 1 hour 59 minutes, Direct Cardiff Central	19:52 Paris	Find Tickets

Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury Train Route Details

First train

04:19

Last train

22:23

Departure station

Cardiff Central

Arrival station

Shrewsbury

Journey time

1 hour 55 minutes

Distance

141 km

Price

€13.10*

Train operators

Transport for Wales

How to book cheap train tickets from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury 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 Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury, 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%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

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Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury Train prices and times

Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury Train Route Details