There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Talyllyn Railway by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
5h 50m£60–99Drive 116 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cardiff to Talyllyn Railwaycar 116 mi
3h 4m£29–42Train, bus
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain Bristol Temple Meads - Milford Haven / ...
- Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Machynlleth Town Clockbus 1
7h 7mBus
- Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
7h 8m
Cardiff to Talyllyn Railway by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Talyllyn Railway is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Talyllyn Railway is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Talyllyn Railway. However, there are services departing from Tresillian Way and arriving at High Street via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 and Machynlleth Town Clock. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Talyllyn Railway. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Tywyn via Shrewsbury and Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
The distance between Cardiff and Talyllyn Railway is 181 miles. The road distance is 116.7 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Talyllyn Railway without a car is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs £55 - £100.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Cardiff to Talyllyn Railway, including transfers.
Cardiff to Talyllyn Railway bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Tresillian Way station.
Cardiff to Talyllyn Railway train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Talyllyn Railway is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs £55 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 8m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Talyllyn Railway, Wales?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Talyllyn Railway via Shrewsbury, Machynlleth, and Tywyn in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, Mid Wales Travel operates a bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 once daily, and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from Carmarthen station to Machynlleth Town Clock
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
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Booking & Getting There
Cardiff to Talyllyn Railway bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.
Cardiff to Talyllyn Railway train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Talyllyn Railway is 117 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Cardiff to Talyllyn Railway.
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