There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Cambrian Mountains 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 Caerswstrain Shrewsbury - Aberystwyth / ...
3h 59m£79–125Drive 82.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cardiff to Cambrian Mountainscar 82.1 mi
1h 57m£20–29Bus
- Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1bus X4
- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 13 to Cwmbelan Turnbus T4
4h 7mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 13 to Cwmbelan Turnbus T4
4h 11m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Cambrian Mountains is to drive which costs £20 - £29 and takes 1h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Cambrian Mountains is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs £20 - £29.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Cambrian Mountains. However, there are services departing from Greyfriars Road GJ and arriving at Cwmbelan Turn via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Cambrian Mountains. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Caersws via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Cardiff and Cambrian Mountains is 154 miles. The road distance is 82.6 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Cambrian Mountains without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs £75 - £130.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Cardiff to Cambrian Mountains, including transfers.
Cardiff to Cambrian Mountains bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Greyfriars Road GJ station.
Cardiff to Cambrian Mountains train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Cambrian Mountains is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 7m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Cambrian Mountains, Wales?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Cambrian Mountains via Shrewsbury and Caersws in around 3h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Cambrian Mountains via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1, Merthyr Bus Station Stand 13, and Cwmbelan Turn in around 4h 7m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Caersws
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–27
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfil
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- celtictravel.wales
Bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 13 to Cwmbelan Turn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.celtictravel.wales/
Bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 13 to Cwmbelan Turn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.celtictravel.wales/
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff to Cambrian Mountains bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1.
Cardiff to Cambrian Mountains train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Cambrian Mountains is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Cardiff to Cambrian Mountains.
There are 405+ hotels available in Cambrian Mountains.