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How to get fromCardiff to Elan Villageby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Queen Street to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
    2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 13 to Llanwrthwl Bridgebus bus T4
    3h 43m
    £38–49

  2. Drive  73.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Elan Villagecar car 73.1 mi
    1h 44m
    £19–27

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Craven Armstrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    2. Take the train from Craven Arms to Llandrindodtrain train Shrewsbury - Swansea / ...
    3h 56m
    £94–132

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Merthyr Bus Station 1bus bus X4
    2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 13 to Llanwrthwl Bridgebus bus T4
    3h 44m
    £37–47

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  • Distance: 78 mi
  • Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Elan Village, Wales?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Elan Village via Craven Arms and Llandrindod in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Elan Village via Merthyr Bus Station 1, Merthyr Bus Station 13, and Llanwrthwl Bridge in around 3h 44m.

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