There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Pembroke 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 Pembroketrain Cardiff Central - Pembroke Dock / ...
3h 13m£35–65Bus via Swansea
cheapest- Take the bus from Cardiff - North Road to Swansea City Bus Stationbus Uk910 / ...
- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Pembroke Castlebus 508
3h 55m£15–25Bus
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Pembroke Castlebus 508
3h 30m£17–29Drive 97.4 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Pembrokecar 97.4 mi
1h 47m£25–36
Cardiff to Pembroke by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Pembroke is to bus via Swansea which costs £15 - £26 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Pembroke is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs £24 - £35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Pembroke Castle. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Pembroke. Services depart every four hours, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 3h 13m.
The distance between Cardiff and Pembroke is 117 miles. The road distance is 98 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Pembroke without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs £35 - £65.
The train from Cardiff Central to Pembroke takes 3h 13m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Cardiff to Pembroke bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Pembroke train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Pembroke is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs £35 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £29 and takes 3h 30m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Pembroke, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Pembroke every 4 hours. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 3h 13m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Pembroke Castle 4 times a week. Tickets cost £17–29 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Pembroke
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Pembroke Castle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Pembroke Castle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- National Express
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Cardiff - North Road to Swansea City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Cardiff to Pembroke bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Pembroke Castle station.
Cardiff to Pembroke train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Pembroke station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Pembroke is 98 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Cardiff to Pembroke.
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