CrossCountry
Great Western Railway
Trains to Shipton from Cardiff Central
| First train | 03:35 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:35 | |
| Departure station | Cardiff Central | |
| Arrival station | Shipton | |
| Journey time | From 2h 18m | |
| Distance | 73 miles (118 km) | |
| Frequency | 5 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Train operators |
Trains to Shipton from Cardiff Central
Want to travel from Cardiff Central to Shipton by train? Start your journey with us.
It takes an average of 4 hours 36 minutes to travel from Cardiff Central to Shipton by train. You'll find on average 5 trains per day running on this route.
There aren't any direct services on this line, but it's still easy to travel to Shipton by train; you'll need to make 1 change.
Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales and CrossCountry trains operate on this route.
Generally, booking Advance train tickets works out cheaper.
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How do I find cheap train tickets from Cardiff Central to Shipton?
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3. Book split tickets
Our handy feature SplitSave will 'split' your train journey into multiple tickets, which can be much cheaper than buying a single ticket. Find out more about split tickets.
4. Travel Off-Peak
If you can be flexible with your travel times, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets are usually cheaper in the UK. Generally, Off-Peak times are any time at weekends and outside of Monday to Friday morning and evening rush hours.
5. Consider a Season Ticket
Best for commuters, if you catch a train on the same route more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly, weekly and flexi options available, find out if a Season Ticket for Cardiff Central to Shipton is right for you.
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§Advance adult single fare. Excludes booking fee. Prices seen by Trainline customers in the last 30 days. Availability limited.