There are 5 ways to get from Llanidloes to Cardiff by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Hillfield to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 13bus T4
- Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cathaystrain Merthyr Tydfil - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 14mDrive 83.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Llanidloes to Cardiffcar 83.6 mi
1h 56m£21–30Train
- Take the train from Caersws to Shrewsburytrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 21m£76–127Bus
- Take the bus from Hillfield to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 13bus T4
- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to Greyfriars Road GJbus X4
3h 38mBus, train via Cardiff Central
- Take the bus from Red Lion Hotel to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7bus T4
- Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
4h 34m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Llanidloes to Cardiff is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 1h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Llanidloes to Cardiff is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs £20 - £30.
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 Stand 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
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 21m.
The distance between Llanidloes and Cardiff is 90 miles. The road distance is 84.1 miles.
The best way to get from Llanidloes to Cardiff without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 14m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Llanidloes to Cardiff, including transfers.
Llanidloes to Cardiff bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, depart from Hillfield station.
Llanidloes to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Caersws station.
The best way to get from Llanidloes to Cardiff is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 38m.
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 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hillfield to Greyfriars Road GJ via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 in around 3h 38m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cathays
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Caersws to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–27
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- celtictravel.wales
Bus from Hillfield to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 13
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.celtictravel.wales/
Bus from Hillfield to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 13
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.celtictravel.wales/
Bus from Red Lion Hotel to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.celtictravel.wales/
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to Greyfriars Road GJ
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Llanidloes to Cardiff bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, arrive at Merthyr Bus Station Stand 13.
Llanidloes to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Llanidloes to Cardiff is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Llanidloes to Cardiff.
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