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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Shrewsbury station (SHR) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£25
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£33
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
1 h 48 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
1 h 56 m
Trains on 18 Sept
29
Distance
141 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Shrewsbury station (SHR) to Cardiff Central (CDF) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Shrewsbury station (SHR) to Cardiff Central (CDF) will cost around £33 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 29 trains from Shrewsbury station (SHR) to Cardiff Central (CDF), including 28 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 141 km distance in an average of 1 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 48 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 58 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
G388635:372h08Shrewsbury station (SHR)7:45Cardiff Central (CDF)£251One-way0 changes- Y634896:102h06Shrewsbury station (SHR)8:16Cardiff Central (CDF)£251One-way0 changes
- G389055:152h00Shrewsbury station (SHR)7:15Cardiff Central (CDF)£251One-way0 changes
- G388646:352h09Shrewsbury station (SHR)8:44Cardiff Central (CDF)£251One-way0 changes
- G388667:432h09Shrewsbury station (SHR)9:52Cardiff Central (CDF)£251One-way0 changes
- G389118:091h48Shrewsbury station (SHR)9:57Cardiff Central (CDF)£331One-way0 changes
- G3887310:471h57Shrewsbury station (SHR)12:44Cardiff Central (CDF)£291One-way0 changes
- G388709:401h58Shrewsbury station (SHR)11:38Cardiff Central (CDF)£291One-way0 changes
- G3893419:251h58Shrewsbury station (SHR)21:23Cardiff Central (CDF)£411One-way0 changes
- G3892513:201h58Shrewsbury station (SHR)15:18Cardiff Central (CDF)£461One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Shrewsbury station (SHR) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Shrewsbury station (SHR) to Cardiff Central (CDF) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £33 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 34m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £33, while a train costs an average of £38.
Distance: 141 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£38 Average Price | £33 Average Price Cheapest | £29 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Shrewsbury station (SHR) to Cardiff Central (CDF):
A coach is £5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Shrewsbury station (SHR) to Cardiff Central (CDF) costing on average £38.
Other travel options to Cardiff Central (CDF) take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 23m.
You'll arrive about 50m sooner (2h 4m by train vs 2h 54m by car). Tickets start at around £38 compared to roughly £29 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.
Direct services run with Transport for Wales.
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.
Live departures
Shrewsbury station (SHR) to Cardiff Central (CDF) train times
The table below shows live departures for Shrewsbury station (SHR) to Cardiff Central (CDF) trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G38905 | On time 5:15 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 2h00 | 7:15 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G38863 | On time 5:37 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 2h08 | 7:45 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y63489 | On time 6:10 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 2h06 | 8:16 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
G38864+ W35415 | On time 6:35 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 2h04 | 8:39 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| G38864 | On time 6:35 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 2h09 | 8:44 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G38907 | On time 7:13 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 2h05 | 9:18 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G38866 | On time 7:43 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 2h09 | 9:52 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G38911 | On time 8:09 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h48 | 9:57 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G38868 | On time 8:49 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 2h00 | 10:49 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G38914 | On time 9:13 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 2h03 | 11:16 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G38870 | On time 9:40 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h58 | 11:38 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G38873 | On time 10:47 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h57 | 12:44 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G38921 | On time 11:15 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 2h00 | 13:15 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G38874 | On time 11:44 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 2h09 | 13:53 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G38877 | On time 12:46 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h58 | 14:44 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G38925 | On time 13:20 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h58 | 15:18 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G38878 | On time 13:41 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 2h04 | 15:45 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G38880 | On time 14:48 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h58 | 16:46 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G38927 | On time 15:16 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 2h01 | 17:17 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G38882 | On time 15:41 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 2h03 | 17:44 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G38885 | On time 16:47 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h59 | 18:46 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G38928 | On time 17:17 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 2h03 | 19:20 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G38886 | On time 17:44 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 2h01 | 19:45 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G38890 | On time 18:50 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 2h04 | 20:54 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G38934 | On time 19:25 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 1h58 | 21:23 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G38892 | On time 19:44 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 2h11 | 21:55 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W44838 | On time 20:52 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 2h10 | 23:02 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W44831 | On time 22:03 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 2h20 | 0:23 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G38935 | On time 23:20 Shrewsbury station (SHR) | 2h16 | 1:36 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Shrewsbury station (SHR) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
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Trains from Shrewsbury station (SHR) to Cardiff Central (CDF) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:35, the last at 22:28. The fastest train covers the 141 km distance in 1h 48m.
Distance 141 km |
Average train duration 2h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 1h 48m |
First train 5:35 |
Last train 22:28 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Transport for Wales from Shrewsbury station (SHR) to Cardiff Central (CDF) trainsTransport for Wales trains will get you between Shrewsbury station (SHR) and Cardiff Central (CDF) from £21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Shrewsbury station (SHR) to Cardiff Central (CDF) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Shrewsbury station (SHR) to Cardiff Central (CDF) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cardiff Central (CDF), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Shrewsbury station (SHR) and Cardiff Central (CDF)
Most Shrewsbury station (SHR) to Cardiff Central (CDF) trains use the Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central station pair. Use this guide to compare Shrewsbury station (SHR) and Cardiff Central (CDF) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Shrewsbury from Shrewsbury city centre
Shrewsbury train station facilities and services
Shrewsbury has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Shrewsbury.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Shrewsbury. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Shrewsbury: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Shrewsbury: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Shrewsbury: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B. Step free access to all platforms. The lift to Platform 3 is accessible from the front of the station. The lift to Platforms 4 to 7 is situated at the end of the subway beyond the ticket barriers, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) take cash, and major debit and credit cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Cardiff Central from Cardiff city centre
Cardiff Central train station facilities and services
Cardiff Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen, Pret a Manger, Tesco Express
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located outside of the main entrance.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30, Sat: 05:40 - 21:30, Sun: 07:30 - 21:30.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cardiff Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cardiff Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff Central: There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Clayton Hotel Cardiff, Cardiff Marriott Hotel, Travelodge Cardiff Central.
Most popular train connections from Shrewsbury station (SHR)
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Most popular train connections to Cardiff Central (CDF)
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