Business

No tickets in your basket.

Why not plan a trip?

My Bookings
Loading...
Loading...
CrossCountry
Great Western Railway

Compare prices from over 270 rail and coach companies in Europe

Icon of trainline-phone-tickets.svg

Buy your tickets with us and easily find them on your phone

Icon of trainline-safe-payments.svg

Safely pay with PayPal, Visa and all international payment cards

Shirebrook to Cardiff Central by train

First train

07:00

Last train

20:00

Departure station

Shirebrook

Arrival station

Cardiff Central

Journey time

From 4h 24m

Distance

146 miles (234 km)

Frequency

10 trains per day

Changes

1 change

Train operators

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, East Midlands Railway, Transport for Wales

Travel from Shirebrook to Cardiff Central by train in 4 hours 24 minutes

If you want to know more about the journey from Shirebrook to Cardiff Central by train, look no further!

The average journey time from Shirebrook to Cardiff Central by train is 5 hours 10 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 4 hours 24 minutes. You'll usually find 10 trains per day travelling the 146 miles (234 km) between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change along the way to Cardiff Central. You'll be travelling with Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales or East Midlands Railway on your way to Cardiff Central, as these are the main rail operators on this route.

Plan your trip ahead and book your train tickets in advance if you want to snap up the cheapest fares. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard are also great ways to save. Just start a search in our Journey Planner to view the latest prices for trains from Shirebrook to Cardiff Central.

Keep reading for more information about the train journey to Cardiff Central, including FAQs, and tips on booking cheap train tickets. Check the timetable above for live train times or if you're ready to book, just start a search for tickets with us today.

FAQs about the train journey from Shirebrook to Cardiff Central

Want to know more about your journey from Shirebrook to Cardiff Central? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How do you get to Cardiff Central from Shirebrook?

To travel to Cardiff Central from Shirebrook, you can take the train - on average, the journey takes around 5 hours and 10 minutes, though the fastest trains can take 4 hours and 24 minutes. Use our Journey Planner to get more information.

How long is the train ride from Shirebrook to Cardiff Central?

Trains from Shirebrook to Cardiff Central take an average of 5 hours and 10 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 4 hours and 24 minutes. You'll usually find 10 trains per day on this route, so use our Journey Planner to check specific dates as times may vary.

What is the quickest journey time between Shirebrook and Cardiff Central by train?

The quickest journey time between Shirebrook and Cardiff Central by train is 4 hours and 24 minutes.

Are there direct trains from Shirebrook to Cardiff Central?

No, there are no direct trains running from Shirebrook to Cardiff Central, you’ll usually need to make at least 1 change during the journey.

Cheap train tickets from Shirebrook to Cardiff Central

Book in advance

Look out for Advance tickets – they usually come out up to 12 weeks before the departure date and can be cheaper than buying on the day. If you’re here a tad early, sign up for our Advance ticket alert today to get notified when your tickets are released.

Consider a Season Ticket

If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Shirebrook to Cardiff Central is right for you.

Use your Railcard

National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.

Split your tickets

Download our app to find split tickets — courtesy of SplitSave, our handy feature which 'splits' your train tickets where possible to find you a better deal. Learn more about the clever tech behind split tickets, and how to spot SplitSave discounts in our app.

For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.

† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

Europe’s leading train and coach app

We help customers across Europe make more than 172,000 smarter journeys every day.