What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Elan Village?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Elan Village is to drive which costs £17 - £26 and takes 1h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Elan Village?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Elan Village is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Elan Village?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Elan Village. However, there are services departing from Greyfriars Road GJ and arriving at Llanwrthwl Bridge via Merthyr Bus Station 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Elan Village?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Elan Village. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Garth (Powys) via Llanelli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Elan Village?

The distance between Cardiff and Elan Village is 80 miles. The road distance is 73.5 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Elan Village without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Elan Village without a car is to bus which takes 3h 44m and costs £24 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Elan Village?

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Cardiff to Elan Village, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Elan Village bus from?

Cardiff to Elan Village bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Greyfriars Road GJ station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Elan Village train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Elan Village?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Elan Village is to bus which takes 3h 44m and costs £24 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £75 - £140 and takes 4h 38m.

Where does the Cardiff to Elan Village bus arrive?

Cardiff to Elan Village bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Merthyr Bus Station 1.

Where does the Cardiff to Elan Village train arrive?

Cardiff to Elan Village train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Llanelli station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Elan Village?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Elan Village is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Cardiff to Elan Village.

Where can I stay near Elan Village?

There are 498+ hotels available in Elan Village.

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Merthyr Bus Station 1bus X4
2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 13 to Llanwrthwl Bridgebus T4
3h 44m
£24–32
Drive 73.1 mi
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1. Drive from Cardiff to Elan Villagecar 73.1 mi
1h 44m
£18–26
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Llanellitrain Bristol Temple Meads - Haverfordwest / ...
2. Take the train from Llanelli to Garth (Powys)train Swansea - Shrewsbury / ...
4h 38m
£76–132
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Queen Street to Merthyr Tydfiltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 13 to Llanwrthwl Bridgebus T4
3h 44m
£26–37

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Distance: 79.5 mi
Duration: 3h 44m

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

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. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Elan Village via Llanelli and Garth (Powys) in around 4h 38m.

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