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How to get fromCardiff to Abersochby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Abersoch by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bangor (Gwynedd)train train Cardiff Central - Holyhead
    7h 3m
    £86–144

  2. Drive 163.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Abersochcar car 163.1 mi
    3h 53m
    £40–58

  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 Porthmadog Park Abus bus T2
    9h 30m

  4. Train via Shrewsbury

    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 Pwllhelitrain train
    8h 31m
    £90–157

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 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 Pwllhelitrain train
    10h 50m

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  • Distance: 246.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Abersoch, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Bangor (Gwynedd) every 4 hours. Tickets cost £80–150 and the journey takes 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tresillian Way to Stryd Fawr via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, Porthmadog Park Stand B, and Pwllheli Bus Station Stand A in around 9h 30m.

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