There are 4 ways to get from Penygroes to Cardiff by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central
6h 16m£82–153Drive 155.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Penygroes to Cardiffcar 155.2 mi
3h 37m£38–55Bus
- Take the bus from Red Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus T2
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Waybus T1c
8h 17mBus via Newtown
- Take the bus from Red Lion to Bus Depotbus T2
- Take the bus from Bus Depot to Newtown Bus Stationbus X85
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7bus T4
9h 9m
Penygroes to Cardiff by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Penygroes to Cardiff is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Penygroes to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Penygroes to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Red Lion and arriving at Tresillian Way via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Penygroes to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Bangor (Gwynedd) and arriving at Cardiff Central via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
The distance between Penygroes and Cardiff is 226 miles. The road distance is 156.1 miles.
The best way to get from Penygroes to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs £80 - £160.
It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Penygroes to Cardiff, including transfers.
Penygroes to Cardiff bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, depart from Red Lion station.
Penygroes to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Bangor (Gwynedd) station.
The best way to get from Penygroes to Cardiff is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 17m.
What companies run services between Penygroes, Gwynedd, Wales and Cardiff, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Cardiff Central every 4 hours. Tickets cost £80–150 and the journey takes 4h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Red Lion to Tresillian Way via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 in around 8h 17m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £80–150
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- [email protected]
- Website
- lloydscoaches.com
Bus from Red Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
Bus from Red Lion to Bus Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- [email protected]
- Website
- midwalestravel.co.uk
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Way
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- http://www.midwalestravel.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01691 780212
- [email protected]
- Website
- tanat.co.uk
Bus from Bus Depot to Newtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- http://www.tanat.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- celtictravel.wales
Bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.celtictravel.wales/
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More Questions & Answers
Penygroes to Cardiff bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4.
Penygroes to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Penygroes to Cardiff is 156 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Penygroes to Cardiff.
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