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Outbound fromShoeburyness to Cardiff Central by train
It takes an average of 4h 41m to travel from Shoeburyness to Cardiff Central by train, over a distance of around 171 miles (275 km). There are normally 11 trains per day travelling from Shoeburyness to Cardiff Central and tickets for this journey start from £29 when you book in advance.
| First train | 07:56 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:26 | |
| Departure station | Shoeburyness | |
| Arrival station | Cardiff Central | |
| Journey time | From 3h 39m | |
| Distance | 171 miles (275 km) | |
| Frequency | 11 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £29 | |
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Take the train from Shoeburyness to Cardiff Central in 3 hours 39 minutes
If you want to travel from Shoeburyness to Cardiff Central by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Shoeburyness to Cardiff Central by train to take around 4 hours 41 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 3 hours 39 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 11 trains per day running on this route, which spans 171 miles (275 km). You'll have to make 2 changes along the way on your journey to Cardiff Central. You can travel on this route with either Great Western Railway or c2c trains. Both train companies run modern comfortable services with plenty of room for luggage.
Train tickets from Shoeburyness to Cardiff Central start from £29.00 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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Cheap train tickets from Shoeburyness to Cardiff Central
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Consider a Season Ticket
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