There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff to Harlech Station by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Harlechtrain
6h 47m£68–112Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Rose and Crownbus 112 / ...
- Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
- Take the bus from The Black Lion to Park Avenuebus T1 / ...
- Take the train from Dovey Junction to Harlechtrain
8h 22m£32–51Drive 138.3 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Harlech Stationcar 138.3 mi
3h 26m£35–50
Cardiff to Harlech Station by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Harlech Station is to bus and train which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Harlech Station is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Harlech Station. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Harlech via Shrewsbury and Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
The distance between Cardiff and Harlech Station is 203 miles. The road distance is 139.1 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Harlech Station without a car is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs £65 - £120.
It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Cardiff to Harlech Station, including transfers.
Cardiff to Harlech Station train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Harlech Station train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Harlech Station is 139 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Cardiff to Harlech Station.
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What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Harlech Station, Wales?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Harlech via Shrewsbury and Machynlleth in around 6h 47m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Harlech
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Dovey Junction to Harlech
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Rose and Crown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black Lion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from The Black Lion to Park Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
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