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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Llanidloes is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 1h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Llanidloes is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Llanidloes?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Llanidloes. However, there are services departing from Greyfriars Road GJ and arriving at Millennium Garden via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Llanidloes?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Llanidloes. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Caersws via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Llanidloes?

The distance between Cardiff and Llanidloes is 154 miles. The road distance is 84.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Llanidloes without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £75 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Cardiff to Llanidloes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Llanidloes bus from?

Cardiff to Llanidloes bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Greyfriars Road GJ station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Llanidloes train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Llanidloes?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Llanidloes is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 59m.

Where does the Cardiff to Llanidloes bus arrive?

Cardiff to Llanidloes bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1.

Where does the Cardiff to Llanidloes train arrive?

Cardiff to Llanidloes train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Llanidloes?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Llanidloes is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Cardiff to Llanidloes.

Where can I stay near Llanidloes?

There are 405+ hotels available in Llanidloes.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Caerswstrain Shrewsbury - Aberystwyth / ...
3h 53m
£79–124
Drive 83.8 mi
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1. Drive from Cardiff to Llanidloescar 83.8 mi
1h 56m
£21–30
Bus
1. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1bus X4
2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Millennium Gardenbus T4
3h 59m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Millennium Gardenbus T4
4h 3m
Train, bus via Shrewsbury
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Millennium Gardenbus 409
4h 18m
£51–93

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Distance: 153.2 mi
Duration: 3h 53m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Llanidloes via Shrewsbury and Caersws in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Millennium Garden via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 in around 3h 59m.

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