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How to get fromCardiff Central Station to Dyffryn Ardudwyby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff Central Station to Dyffryn Ardudwy by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain train
    3. Take the train from Machynlleth to Dyffryn Ardudwytrain train
    6h 31m
    £79–137

  2. Drive 133.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff Central Station to Dyffryn Ardudwycar car 133.6 mi
    3h 17m
    £33–47

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T1c
    2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Eldon Square 1bus bus T2
    8h 1m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus bus T4
    2. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depotbus bus X85
    3. Take the train from Machynlleth to Dyffryn Ardudwytrain train
    8h 53m

Cardiff Central Station to Dyffryn Ardudwy by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration6h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 196.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between Cardiff Central Station, Wales and Dyffryn Ardudwy, Wales?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Dyffryn Ardudwy via Shrewsbury and Machynlleth in around 6h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cardiff Central Station to Swyddfa'r Post Office via Tresillian Way, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, Eldon Square 1, and Jubilee Road in around 8h 1m.

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