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Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £11.10, with average prices for this route around £11.10. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

Departure	Arrival	Operator	Find Tickets
23:20 3 hours 2 minutes, Direct Shrewsbury	02:22 +1 Cardiff Central		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

1 hour 49 minutes

Distance

141 km

Price

£11.10*

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 involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're traveling from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn't require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

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 Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central Train prices and times

Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central Train Route Details