What is the cheapest way to get from Llanidloes to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Llanidloes to Cardiff is to bus which costs £13 - £18 and takes 4h.

What is the fastest way to get from Llanidloes to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Llanidloes to Cardiff is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Llanidloes and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Llanidloes to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Hillfield and arriving at Greyfriars Road GJ via Merthyr Bus Station 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

Is there a direct train between Llanidloes and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Llanidloes to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Caersws and arriving at Cardiff Central via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.

How far is it from Llanidloes to Cardiff?

The distance between Llanidloes and Cardiff is 90 miles. The road distance is 84.1 miles.

How do I travel from Llanidloes to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Llanidloes to Cardiff without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 14m and costs £14 - £24.

How long does it take to get from Llanidloes to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Llanidloes to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Llanidloes to Cardiff bus from?

Llanidloes to Cardiff bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, depart from Hillfield station.

Where do I catch the Llanidloes to Cardiff train from?

Llanidloes to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Caersws station.

Train or bus from Llanidloes to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Llanidloes to Cardiff is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs £95 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £18 and takes 4h.

Where does the Llanidloes to Cardiff bus arrive?

Llanidloes to Cardiff bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, arrive at Merthyr Bus Station 13.

Where does the Llanidloes to Cardiff train arrive?

Llanidloes to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.

Can I drive from Llanidloes to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Llanidloes to Cardiff is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Llanidloes to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1724+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Llanidloes to Cardiff - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Llanidloes to Cardiff by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Hillfield to Merthyr Bus Station 13bus T4
2. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cathaystrain Merthyr Tydfil - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 14m
£15–23
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hillfield to Merthyr Bus Station 13bus T4
2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Greyfriars Road GJbus X4
4h
£14–17
Train
1. Take the train from Caersws to Shrewsburytrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 24m
£98–153
Drive 83.6 mi
1. Drive from Llanidloes to Cardiffcar 83.6 mi
1h 56m
£21–30
Bus, train via Cardiff Central
1. Take the bus from Red Lion Hotel to Merthyr Bus Station 7bus T4
2. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
4h 34m
£17–26

Llanidloes to Cardiff by bus and train

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Distance: 89.2 mi
Duration: 3h 14m

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

You can take a vehicle from Llanidloes to Cardiff Central via Caersws and Shrewsbury in around 3h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hillfield to Greyfriars Road GJ via Merthyr Bus Station 8 in around 4h.

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