There are 4 ways to get from Caerphilly to Llanidloes by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Millennium Gardenbus T4
4h 29m£14–21Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Caerswstrain Birmingham New Street - Aberystwyth / ...
4h 39m£91–140Drive 77.1 mi
- Drive from Caerphilly to Llanidloescar 77.1 mi
1h 50m£19–28Line 53 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Hanbury Square to Merthyr Bus Station 1bus 53 / ...
- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Millennium Gardenbus T4
5h 10m£16–22
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Caerphilly to Llanidloes is to bus which costs £13 - £22 and takes 4h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Caerphilly to Llanidloes is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs £18 - £28.
No, there is no direct bus from Caerphilly to Llanidloes. However, there are services departing from South Gate Square and arriving at Millennium Garden via Merthyr Bus Station 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Caerphilly to Llanidloes. However, there are services departing from Caerphilly and arriving at Caersws via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
The distance between Caerphilly and Llanidloes is 93 miles. The road distance is 77.5 miles.
The best way to get from Caerphilly to Llanidloes without a car is to bus which takes 4h 29m and costs £13 - £22.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Caerphilly to Llanidloes, including transfers.
Caerphilly to Llanidloes bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, depart from Merthyr Bus Station 2.
Caerphilly to Llanidloes train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Caerphilly to Llanidloes is to bus which takes 4h 29m and costs £13 - £22. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £90 - £140 and takes 4h 39m.
What companies run services between Caerphilly, Wales and Llanidloes, Wales?
Celtic Travel operates a bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Millennium Garden once daily. Tickets cost £6–8 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Caerphilly to Llanidloes via Cardiff Central, Shrewsbury, and Caersws in around 4h 39m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Caersws
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–21
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Millennium Garden
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Millennium Garden
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- Celtic Travel
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Bus from Hanbury Square to Merthyr Bus Station 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
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Booking & Getting There
Caerphilly to Llanidloes bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, arrive at Millennium Garden station.
Caerphilly to Llanidloes train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Caerphilly to Llanidloes is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Caerphilly to Llanidloes.
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