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How to get fromCardiff to Lake Vyrnwyby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Lake Vyrnwy by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Welshpool to Lake Vyrnwytaxi taxi
    4h 2m
    £105–150

  2. Drive 120.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Lake Vyrnwycar car 120.6 mi
    3h 3m
    £30–43

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1bus bus X4
    2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus bus T4
    3. Take the taxi from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Lake Vyrnwytaxi taxi
    5h 34m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus X5
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Car Parkbus bus 79A
    5h 38m

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  • Distance: 150.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Lake Vyrnwy, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Lake Vyrnwy. However, you can take the train to Shrewsbury, take the train to Welshpool, then take the taxi to Lake Vyrnwy. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1, take the bus to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2, then take the taxi to Lake Vyrnwy.

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