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How to get fromCardiff to Snowdonby train, unknown, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Cardiff to Snowdon by train, unknown, or bus

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  1. Train, travel

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    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bangor (Gwynedd)train train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    2. Walk from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Snowdonunknown unknown
    4h 30m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T1c
    2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Porthmadog Park Stand Bbus bus 1
    3. Walk from Beddgelert B to Snowdonunknown unknown
    7h 59m

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  • Distance: 218.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Snowdon. However, you can take the train to Bangor (Gwynedd) then travel to Snowdon. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tresillian Way to Snowdon via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6, Porthmadog Park Stand C, and Beddgelert B in around 7h 59m.

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