What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Harlech Station?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Harlech Station is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Harlech Station?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Harlech Station is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff Central Station and Harlech Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff Central Station to Harlech Station station. However, there are services departing from Tresillian Way and arriving at Harlech station via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 and Minffordd Ffestiniog station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff Central Station and Harlech Station?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff Central Station to Harlech Station. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Harlech via Shrewsbury and Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

How far is it from Cardiff Central Station to Harlech Station?

The distance between Cardiff Central Station and Harlech Station is 203 miles. The road distance is 139.8 miles.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff Central Station to Harlech Station?

It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Cardiff Central Station to Harlech Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Central Station to Harlech Station bus from?

Cardiff Central Station to Harlech Station bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Tresillian Way station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Central Station to Harlech Station train from?

Cardiff Central Station to Harlech Station train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff Central Station to Harlech Station?

The best way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Harlech Station is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 10m.

Where does the Cardiff Central Station to Harlech Station bus arrive?

Cardiff Central Station to Harlech Station bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.

Where does the Cardiff Central Station to Harlech Station train arrive?

Cardiff Central Station to Harlech Station train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.

Can I drive from Cardiff Central Station to Harlech Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff Central Station to Harlech Station is 140 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Cardiff Central Station to Harlech Station.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff Central Station to Harlech Station?

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Where can I stay near Harlech Station?

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Cardiff Central Station to Harlech Station - 4 ways to travel via train

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

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best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
3. Take the train from Machynlleth to Harlechtrain
6h 45m
£81–140
Drive 139 mi
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1. Drive from Cardiff Central Station to Harlech Stationcar 139 mi
3h 28m
£34–49
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Minffordd stationbus T2
8h 10m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus T4
2. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depotbus X85
3. Take the train from Machynlleth to Harlechtrain
9h 7m

Cardiff Central Station to Harlech Station by train

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Distance: 201.5 mi
Duration: 6h 45m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Harlech via Shrewsbury and Machynlleth in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cardiff Central Station to Harlech station via Tresillian Way, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, and Minffordd Ffestiniog station in around 8h 10m.

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