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Shotton to Cardiff Central Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Shotton to Cardiff Central, starting from OMR 8.230 and averaging OMR 8.230. The entire journey takes no more than 3h 19m. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departure	Arrival	Operator	Find Tickets
10:21 4h 1m, Changes required Shotton	14:22 Cardiff Central	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
10:21 4h 28m, Changes required Shotton	14:49 Cardiff Central		Find Tickets
10:25 4h 24m, Changes required Shotton	14:49 Cardiff Central		Find Tickets
12:08 3h 19m, Direct Shotton	15:27 Cardiff Central		Find Tickets
12:54 4h 2m, Changes required Shotton	16:56 Cardiff Central		Find Tickets
13:55 4h 58m, Changes required Shotton	18:53 Paris		Find Tickets

Shotton to Cardiff Central Train Route Details

First train

09:24

Last train

22:43

Departure station

Shotton

Arrival station

Cardiff Central

Journey time

3h 19m

Distance

194 km

Price

OMR 8.230*

Train operators

CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales

How to book cheap train tickets from Shotton to Cardiff Central

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Shotton to Cardiff Central can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Shotton to Cardiff Central for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Shotton to Cardiff Central, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from Shotton to Cardiff Central more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

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