- Distance: 105.6 mi
- Duration: 2h
The average train between Cardiff Central Station and Shrewsbury takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff Central Station to Shrewsbury. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Cardiff Central Station and Shrewsbury. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff Central Station is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Shrewsbury at 12:55 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central Station station and arriving at Shrewsbury station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 2h.
Cardiff Central Station to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff Central Station to Shrewsbury train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Book your Cardiff Central Station to Shrewsbury train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Cardiff Central Station and Shrewsbury is 140.3 km. The road distance is 170 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury hourly. Tickets cost £40–75 and the journey takes 1h 58m.
