There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff to Penmachno by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Llandudno Junctiontrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
6h 35m£82–138Drive 145.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cardiff to Penmachnocar 145.2 mi
3h 30m£36–52Bus
- Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Abus T2
11h 19m
Cardiff to Penmachno by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Penmachno is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Penmachno is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Penmachno. However, there are services departing from Tresillian Way and arriving at Eagles Hotel via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B and Betws-y-Coed station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Penmachno. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Llanrwst via Llandudno Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
The distance between Cardiff and Penmachno is 214 miles. The road distance is 146.1 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Penmachno without a car is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs £80 - £140.
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Cardiff to Penmachno, including transfers.
Cardiff to Penmachno bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Tresillian Way station.
Cardiff to Penmachno train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Penmachno is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 19m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Penmachno, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Llandudno Junction every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–130 and the journey takes 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tresillian Way to Eagles Hotel via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B, and Betws-y-Coed station in around 11h 19m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Llandudno Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £75–130
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- [email protected]
- Website
- midwalestravel.co.uk
Bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- http://www.midwalestravel.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- [email protected]
- Website
- lloydscoaches.com
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff to Penmachno bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.
Cardiff to Penmachno train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Llandudno Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Penmachno is 146 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Cardiff to Penmachno.
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