The average train between Cardiff and Shirebrook takes 4h 51m and the fastest train takes 4h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Shirebrook. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Cardiff and Shirebrook. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Shirebrook at 6:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Shirebrook. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Shirebrook station via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
Cardiff to Shirebrook train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Shirebrook train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Nottingham station.
Book your Cardiff to Shirebrook train tickets online with Cross Country and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Cardiff and Shirebrook is 233.6 km. The road distance is 299 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Nottingham every 2 hours. Tickets cost £85–130 and the journey takes 3h 16m.