There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff to Welsh Highland Railway by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bangor (Gwynedd)train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
6h 23m£73–116Drive 149.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cardiff to Welsh Highland Railwaycar 149.1 mi
3h 31m£38–54Bus
- Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Bbus 1
9h 12m
Cardiff to Welsh Highland Railway by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Welsh Highland Railway is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Welsh Highland Railway is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Welsh Highland Railway station. However, there are services departing from Tresillian Way and arriving at Gorsaf Rhyd Ddu WHR Station via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 and Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Welsh Highland Railway. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Bangor (Gwynedd) via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
The distance between Cardiff and Welsh Highland Railway is 229 miles. The road distance is 150 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Welsh Highland Railway without a car is to train which takes 6h 23m and costs £70 - £120.
It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Cardiff to Welsh Highland Railway, including transfers.
Cardiff to Welsh Highland Railway bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Tresillian Way station.
Cardiff to Welsh Highland Railway train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Welsh Highland Railway is to train which takes 6h 23m and costs £70 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 12m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Welsh Highland Railway, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Bangor (Gwynedd) every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tresillian Way to Welsh Highland Railway via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6, Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B, and Gorsaf Rhyd Ddu WHR Station in around 9h 12m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Bangor (Gwynedd)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £65–110
- 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
- Once daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
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Cardiff to Welsh Highland Railway bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.
Cardiff to Welsh Highland Railway train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Bangor (Gwynedd) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Welsh Highland Railway is 150 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Cardiff to Welsh Highland Railway.
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