There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff to Cadair Idris by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
4h 25m£96–142Drive 112 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cardiff to Cadair Idriscar 112 mi
2h 45m£28–41Bus
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Rose and Crownbus 112 / ...
- Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
- Take the bus from The Black Lion to Park Avenuebus T1 / ...
6h 17m£82–108
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Cadair Idris is to drive which costs £27 - £40 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Cadair Idris is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs £27 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Cadair Idris. 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 6h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Cadair Idris. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Machynlleth via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Cardiff and Cadair Idris is 175 miles. The road distance is 112.7 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Cadair Idris without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £95 - £150.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Cardiff to Cadair Idris, including transfers.
Cardiff to Cadair Idris bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Cadair Idris train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Cadair Idris is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £95 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £80 - £110 and takes 6h 17m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Cadair Idris, Wales?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Cadair Idris via Shrewsbury and Machynlleth in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Cadair Idris via Rose and Crown, Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, The Black Lion, Park Avenue, Aberystwyth, and Dovey Junction in around 6h 17m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Rose and Crown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- National Express
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- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black Lion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from The Black Lion to Park Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
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Booking & Getting There
Cardiff to Cadair Idris bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rose and Crown station.
Cardiff to Cadair Idris train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Cadair Idris is 113 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Cardiff to Cadair Idris.
There are 1155+ hotels available in Cadair Idris.