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 40m£60–97Bus via Newtown
cheapest- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus T4
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depotbus X85
8h 3m£20–27Bus
- Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
6h 48mDrive 116 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Talyllyn Railwaycar 116 mi
3h 4m£29–42
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Talyllyn Railway is to bus via Newtown which costs £20 - £27 and takes 8h 3m.
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 6h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Talyllyn Railway. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Machynlleth via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Cardiff and Talyllyn Railway is 183 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 40m and costs £55 - £100.
It takes approximately 5h 40m 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 40m and costs £55 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 48m.
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, Bus Depot, and High Street in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, Mid Wales Travel operates a bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 twice daily, and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- 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
- 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
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
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More Questions & Answers
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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