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How to get fromCardiff to Penmaenmawrby train or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Penmaenmawr by train or car

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  1. Train via Llandudno Junction

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Llandudno Junctiontrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    4h 21m
    £67–106
  2. Drive  166.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Penmaenmawrcar car 166.3 mi
    4h 5m
    £42–60
  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Penmaenmawrtrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead
    4h 24m
    £65–110
  4. Train via Chester

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    2. Take the train from Chester to Penmaenmawrtrain train Birmingham International - Holyhead / ...
    4h 41m
    £67–107

Cardiff to Penmaenmawr by train and bus

Calendar51Weekly Services
Duration4h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£67Cheapest Price
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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 £65–110 and the journey takes 3h 51m.

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