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Cardiff Central to Shotton Train prices and times
Planning a journey from Cardiff Central to Shotton? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as SAR 134.28, with average prices for this route around SAR 134.28. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.
| Departure | Arrival | Operator | Find Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
05:19 Cardiff Central | 08:33 Shotton |  | Find Tickets |
05:49 Cardiff Central | 09:37 Shotton | | Find Tickets |
05:54 Cardiff Central | 10:07 Shotton |    | Find Tickets |
07:19 Cardiff Central | 10:34 Shotton | | Find Tickets |
07:53 Cardiff Central | 12:00 Shotton | | Find Tickets |
09:23 Cardiff Central | 12:46 Paris | | Find Tickets |
Cardiff Central to Shotton Train Route Details
First train
05:19
Last train
22:21
Journey time
3 ساعات 10 دقائق
Distance
194 km
Price
SAR 134.28*
How to book cheap train tickets from Cardiff Central to Shotton
Traveling in off-peak train times
We recommend buying train tickets from Cardiff Central to Shotton during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard
You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Cardiff Central to Shotton 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 for greater savings
Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're traveling from Cardiff Central to Shotton, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn't require leaving your seat.
Book in advance to save an average of 61%
Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Cardiff Central to Shotton ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.
Travel in a group to save 1/3
If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from Cardiff Central to Shotton more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.
Cardiff Central to Shotton train ticket types
Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:
Off-peak & Super Off-peak train tickets
Off-Peak tickets are cheaper and more flexible, allowing for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and are perfect for less conventional schedules.
Return train tickets
These are valid for both the outbound and return journey from the same destination on your chosen route.
Advance train tickets
As one of the most cost-effective ticket options available, purchasing up to 12 weeks in advance can save you a considerable amount of money.
Season train tickets
These allow unlimited travel between two stations and can save you over 1/3 on train fares.
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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.