What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Borth?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Borth is to bus which costs £19 - £30 and takes 5h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Borth?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Borth is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Borth?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Borth. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Park Avenue via Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 and The Black Lion. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Borth?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Borth. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Borth via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Borth?

The distance between Cardiff and Borth is 179 miles. The road distance is 106.5 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Borth without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Borth without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs £60 - £100.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Borth?

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Cardiff to Borth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Borth bus from?

Cardiff to Borth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Borth train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Borth?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Borth is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs £60 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £30 and takes 5h 47m.

Where does the Cardiff to Borth bus arrive?

Cardiff to Borth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rose and Crown station.

Where does the Cardiff to Borth train arrive?

Cardiff to Borth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Borth?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Borth is 106 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Cardiff to Borth.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Borth?

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Where can I stay near Borth?

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Cardiff to Borth - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Borth by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Borthtrain Birmingham New Street - Aberystwyth / ...
4h 35m
£60–97
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Rose and Crownbus 112 / ...
2. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
3. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Park Avenuebus T1 / ...
5h 47m
£19–30
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain
2. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
3. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Park Avenuebus T1 / ...
5h 18m
£34–69
Drive 105.8 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Borthcar 105.8 mi
2h 24m
£27–38

Cardiff to Borth by train

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Distance: 178.1 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Borth via Shrewsbury in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Borth via Rose and Crown, Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, The Black Lion, Park Avenue, and Aberystwyth in around 5h 47m.

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