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How to get fromCardiff Airport (CWL) to Newtownby train, bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Newtown by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newtown (Powys)train train Shrewsbury - Aberystwyth / ...
    4h 59m
    £59–101

  2. Drive 97.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Newtowncar car 97.4 mi
    2h 23m
    £24–34

  3. Line 304 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus bus 304
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Park Streetbus bus T4
    6h 25m

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Cardiff-CWL to Newtownrideshare rideshare 97.4 mi
    2h 23m

  5. Line 304 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Customhouse Street JWbus bus 304
    2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Park Streetbus bus T4
    6h 47m

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Newtown by bus and train

Calendar82Weekly Services
Duration4h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 152.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Cardiff Airport (CWL), Wales and Newtown, Powys, Wales?

You can take a bus from Cardiff Airport to Newtown (Powys) via Barry Hotel, Barry, Cardiff Central, and Shrewsbury in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff Airport to Park Street via Customhouse Street JW, Greyfriars Road GJ, and Merthyr Bus Station 2 in around 6h 47m.

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