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

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27

train journeys
per day

86

miles (139 kms)

2hrs 11 mins

fastest journey

05:37 / 00:35

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

2

operators run

3

routes

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

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On a typical weekday there are 27 scheduled rail journeys between Shrewsbury and Cardiff Queen Street , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 27 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Queen Street is approximately 86 miles (139 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 40 mins.

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

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Shrewsbury to Cardiff Queen Street. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 11 mins.

Journeys from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Queen Street Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:37
    2 hrs 23 mins 1 change
    08:00
    Shrewsbury
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Shrewsbury to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:10
    2 hrs 20 mins 1 change
    08:30
    Shrewsbury
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Shrewsbury to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:48
    2 hrs 17 mins 1 change
    09:05
    Shrewsbury
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Shrewsbury to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:13
    2 hrs 17 mins 1 change
    09:30
    Shrewsbury
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Shrewsbury to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:46
    2 hrs 23 mins 1 change
    10:09
    Shrewsbury
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Shrewsbury to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:07
    2 hrs 8 mins 1 change
    10:15
    Shrewsbury
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Shrewsbury to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:44
    2 hrs 16 mins 1 change
    11:00
    Shrewsbury
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Shrewsbury to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:13
    2 hrs 17 mins 1 change
    11:30
    Shrewsbury
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Shrewsbury to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:44
    2 hrs 21 mins 1 change
    12:05
    Shrewsbury
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Shrewsbury to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:40
    2 hrs 25 mins 1 change
    13:05
    Shrewsbury
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Shrewsbury to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:13
    2 hrs 12 mins 1 change
    13:25
    Shrewsbury
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Shrewsbury to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:44
    2 hrs 11 mins 1 change
    13:55
    Shrewsbury
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Shrewsbury to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:42
    2 hrs 18 mins 1 change
    15:00
    Shrewsbury
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Shrewsbury to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:14
    2 hrs 12 mins 1 change
    15:26
    Shrewsbury
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Shrewsbury to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:46
    2 hrs 9 mins 1 change
    15:55
    Shrewsbury
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Shrewsbury to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:51
    2 hrs 18 mins 1 change
    17:09
    Shrewsbury
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Shrewsbury to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:09
    2 hrs 11 mins 2 changes
    17:20
    Shrewsbury
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Shrewsbury to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:44
    2 hrs 11 mins 1 change
    17:55
    Shrewsbury
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Shrewsbury to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:51
    2 hrs 18 mins 1 change
    19:09
    Shrewsbury
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Shrewsbury to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:16
    2 hrs 29 mins 1 change
    19:45
    Shrewsbury
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Shrewsbury to Cardiff Queen Street

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

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Shrewsbury and Cardiff Queen Street

The travel time between Shrewsbury and Cardiff Queen Street by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 40 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 11 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Shrewsbury and Cardiff Queen Street vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 27 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:37, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:35.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Shrewsbury & Cardiff Queen Street. owever, there are 27 possible journeys which require a change.

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

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