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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Ffestiniog is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Ffestiniog is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Ffestiniog?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Ffestiniog. However, there are services departing from Tresillian Way and arriving at Highgate via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 and The Australia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Ffestiniog?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Ffestiniog. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Blaenau Ffestiniog via Llandudno Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Ffestiniog?

The distance between Cardiff and Ffestiniog is 222 miles. The road distance is 137.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Ffestiniog without a car is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs £70 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Cardiff to Ffestiniog, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Ffestiniog bus from?

Cardiff to Ffestiniog bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Tresillian Way station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Ffestiniog train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Ffestiniog?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Ffestiniog is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs £70 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 4m.

Where does the Cardiff to Ffestiniog bus arrive?

Cardiff to Ffestiniog bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.

Where does the Cardiff to Ffestiniog train arrive?

Cardiff to Ffestiniog train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Llandudno Junction station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Ffestiniog?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Ffestiniog is 138 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Cardiff to Ffestiniog.

Where can I stay near Ffestiniog?

There are 1475+ hotels available in Ffestiniog.

Cardiff to Ffestiniog - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Ffestiniog by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Llandudno Junctiontrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
2. Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Blaenau Ffestiniogtrain Llandudno - Blaenau Ffestiniog / ...
6h 48m
£74–119
Drive 136.7 mi
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1. Drive from Cardiff to Ffestiniogcar 136.7 mi
3h 12m
£34–49
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain Bristol Temple Meads - Milford Haven / ...
2. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Porthmadog Park Stand Bbus 1
7h 56m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Porthmadog Park Stand Bbus 1
8h 4m
Bus via Minffordd Ffestiniog station
1. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Minffordd stationbus T2
8h 27m

Cardiff to Ffestiniog by train and bus

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Distance: 220.7 mi
Duration: 6h 48m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Highgate via Llandudno Junction, Blaenau Ffestiniog, and Blaenau Ffestiniog Station Stand C in around 6h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tresillian Way to Highgate via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 and The Australia in around 8h 4m.

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