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How to get fromCardiff to Kidwelly Castleby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Kidwelly Castle by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Kidwellytrain train Cardiff Central - Milford Haven / ...
    1h 48m
    £22–50

  2. Bus, line 111 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Swansea City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand P to Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5bus bus 111
    3. Take the bus from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 4 to Boot & Shoebus bus X11 / ...
    3h 27m
    £11–13

  3. Drive  62.3 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Kidwelly Castlecar car 62.3 mi
    1h 20m
    £16–23

  4. Bus, line 111 bus via Sophia Gardens

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 201 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand P to Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5bus bus 111
    3. Take the bus from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 4 to Boot & Shoebus bus X11 / ...
    3h 32m
    £13–17

Cardiff to Kidwelly Castle by train and foot

Calendar103Weekly Services
Duration1h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 66.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 48m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Kidwelly Castle, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Kidwelly hourly. Tickets cost £22–40 and the journey takes 1h 34m. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff North Road to Kidwelly Castle via Swansea Bus Station Stand P, Llanelli Bus Station Stand 4, and Boot & Shoe in around 3h 27m.

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