Cardiff to Shrewsbury: Road Trip Guide & Distance

86.8 miles 139.7 km · straight line
109.6 miles actual route 176.4 km · driving distance
2h 35min estimated drive time
£17 - £20 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
12° NNE bearing direction

How far is Cardiff from Shrewsbury?

The distance from Cardiff to Shrewsbury is 86.8 miles (139.7 km) as the crow flies. Shrewsbury is located NNE of Cardiff. By car, the driving distance is approximately 109.6 miles, taking about 2h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cardiff and Shrewsbury. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Cardiff to Shrewsbury

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 35min £17 - £20 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 6min $9–$16* Budget
Train ~2h 27min $13–$38* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cardiff & Shrewsbury

Quick Facts

Cardiff
51.48°N, 3.18°W
Europe/London
9m elevation
Shrewsbury
52.71°N, 2.75°W
Europe/London
75m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 29 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 286.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM