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Trains from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Shrewsbury (SHR)

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26

train journeys
per day

86

miles (139 kms)

2hrs 10 mins

fastest journey

06:15 / 23:53

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 1 changes)

1

operators run

1

route

Trains from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Shrewsbury (SHR)

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On a typical weekday there are 26 scheduled rail journeys between Cardiff Queen Street and Shrewsbury , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 26 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Cardiff Queen Street to Shrewsbury is approximately 86 miles (139 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 30 mins.

Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Cardiff Queen Street and Shrewsbury.

There are 1 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Cardiff Queen Street to Shrewsbury. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 10 mins.

Journeys from Cardiff Queen Street to Shrewsbury Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:15
    2 hrs 23 mins 1 change
    08:38
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Shrewsbury
    Cardiff Queen Street to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:00
    2 hrs 13 mins 1 change
    09:13
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Shrewsbury
    Cardiff Queen Street to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:30
    2 hrs 24 mins 1 change
    09:54
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Shrewsbury
    Cardiff Queen Street to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:30
    2 hrs 22 mins 1 change
    10:52
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Shrewsbury
    Cardiff Queen Street to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:00
    2 hrs 22 mins 1 change
    11:22
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Shrewsbury
    Cardiff Queen Street to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:30
    2 hrs 22 mins 1 change
    11:52
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Shrewsbury
    Cardiff Queen Street to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:30
    2 hrs 20 mins 1 change
    12:50
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Shrewsbury
    Cardiff Queen Street to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:10
    2 hrs 10 mins 1 change
    13:20
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Shrewsbury
    Cardiff Queen Street to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:30
    2 hrs 22 mins 1 change
    13:52
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Shrewsbury
    Cardiff Queen Street to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:30
    2 hrs 17 mins 1 change
    14:47
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Shrewsbury
    Cardiff Queen Street to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:00
    2 hrs 24 mins 1 change
    15:24
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Shrewsbury
    Cardiff Queen Street to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:40
    2 hrs 17 mins 1 change
    15:57
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Shrewsbury
    Cardiff Queen Street to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:30
    2 hrs 18 mins 1 change
    16:48
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Shrewsbury
    Cardiff Queen Street to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:00
    2 hrs 24 mins 1 change
    17:24
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Shrewsbury
    Cardiff Queen Street to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:30
    2 hrs 19 mins 1 change
    17:49
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Shrewsbury
    Cardiff Queen Street to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 1st Apr
    16:00
    2 hrs 17 mins 1 change
    18:17
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Shrewsbury
    Cardiff Queen Street to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 1st Apr
    16:30
    2 hrs 16 mins 1 change
    18:46
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Shrewsbury
    Cardiff Queen Street to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 1st Apr
    16:55
    2 hrs 14 mins 1 change
    19:09
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Shrewsbury
    Cardiff Queen Street to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 1st Apr
    17:30
    2 hrs 20 mins 1 change
    19:50
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Shrewsbury
    Cardiff Queen Street to Shrewsbury
  • Mon 1st Apr
    18:00
    2 hrs 27 mins 1 change
    20:27
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Shrewsbury
    Cardiff Queen Street to Shrewsbury

About Cardiff Queen Street Station

Station name Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)
Address Cardiff Queen Street station, Station Terrace, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 4EY
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 07:40 - 18:00
Tuesday 07:40 - 18:00
Wednesday 07:40 - 18:00
Thursday 07:40 - 18:00
Friday 07:40 - 18:00
Saturday 07:40 - 18:00
Sunday 10:00 - 15:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Shrewsbury Station

Station name Shrewsbury (SHR)
Address Shrewsbury station, Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2DQ
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:20 - 20:40
Saturday 05:20 - 19:40
Sunday 07:20 - 19:40
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Cardiff Queen Street and Shrewsbury

The travel time between Cardiff Queen Street and Shrewsbury by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 30 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 10 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Cardiff Queen Street and Shrewsbury vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 26 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:15, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:53.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Cardiff Queen Street & Shrewsbury. owever, there are 26 possible journeys which require a change.

Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Cardiff Queen Street and Shrewsbury.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Cardiff Queen Street and Shrewsbury, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.