There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Hafren Forest 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 / ...
4h 18m£93–144Drive 92.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cardiff to Hafren Forestcar 92.1 mi
2h 22m£23–33Bus
- Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1bus X4
- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 13 to Bwlch-y-garregbus T4
4h 24mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 13 to Bwlch-y-garregbus T4
4h 28m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Hafren Forest is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Hafren Forest is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs £22 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Hafren Forest. However, there are services departing from Greyfriars Road GJ and arriving at Bwlch-y-garreg via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Hafren Forest. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Caersws via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Cardiff and Hafren Forest is 162 miles. The road distance is 92.6 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Hafren Forest without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £90 - £150.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Cardiff to Hafren Forest, including transfers.
Cardiff to Hafren Forest bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Greyfriars Road GJ station.
Cardiff to Hafren Forest train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Hafren Forest is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £90 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 24m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Hafren Forest, Wales?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Hafren Forest via Shrewsbury and Caersws in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Hafren Forest via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1, Merthyr Bus Station Stand 13, and Bwlch-y-garreg in around 4h 24m.
- 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 Bwlch-y-garreg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.celtictravel.wales/
Bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 13 to Bwlch-y-garreg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.celtictravel.wales/
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff to Hafren Forest bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1.
Cardiff to Hafren Forest train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Hafren Forest is 93 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Cardiff to Hafren Forest.
There are 411+ hotels available in Hafren Forest.