There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Penmaenmawr by train or car
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Train via Llandudno Junction
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Llandudno Junctiontrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
4h 21m£78–132Drive 166.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cardiff to Penmaenmawrcar 166.3 mi
4h 5m£41–59Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Penmaenmawrtrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead
4h 24m£75–140Train via Chester
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
- Take the train from Chester to Penmaenmawrtrain Crewe - Holyhead / ...
4h 41m£79–134
Cardiff to Penmaenmawr by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Penmaenmawr is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Penmaenmawr is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs £40 - £60.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Penmaenmawr. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 24m.
The distance between Cardiff and Penmaenmawr is 199 miles. The road distance is 167.3 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Penmaenmawr without a car is to train via Llandudno Junction which takes 4h 21m and costs £75 - £140.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Cardiff to Penmaenmawr, including transfers.
Cardiff to Penmaenmawr train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Penmaenmawr train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Penmaenmawr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Penmaenmawr is 167 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Cardiff to Penmaenmawr.
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What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Penmaenmawr, 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.
- 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/
Train from Cardiff Central to Penmaenmawr
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £75–140
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–100
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Chester to Penmaenmawr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
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