There are 3 ways to get from Snowdonia (Mountain) 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
4h 35m£124–184Drive 155.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Snowdonia (Mountain) to Cardiffcar 155.4 mi
3h 39m£39–56Bus
- Take the bus from The Australia to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5bus 1
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Waybus T1c
7h 43m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Snowdonia (Mountain) to Cardiff is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Snowdonia (Mountain) to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Snowdonia (Mountain) to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from The Australia and arriving at Tresillian Way via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Snowdonia (Mountain) to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Bangor (Gwynedd) and arriving at Cardiff Central via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between Snowdonia (Mountain) and Cardiff is 222 miles. The road distance is 156.3 miles.
The best way to get from Snowdonia (Mountain) to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs £120 - £190.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Snowdonia (Mountain) to Cardiff, including transfers.
Snowdonia (Mountain) to Cardiff bus services, operated by TaithCymru, depart from The Australia station.
Snowdonia (Mountain) to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Bangor (Gwynedd) station.
The best way to get from Snowdonia (Mountain) to Cardiff is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs £120 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 43m.
What companies run services between Snowdonia (Mountain), Wales and Cardiff, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Cardiff Central every 4 hours. Tickets cost £70–120 and the journey takes 4h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Snowdonia (Mountain) to Tresillian Way via The Australia and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 in around 7h 43m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £70–120
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from The Australia to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from The Australia to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Way
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
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Booking & Getting There
Snowdonia (Mountain) to Cardiff bus services, operated by TaithCymru, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5.
Snowdonia (Mountain) to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Snowdonia (Mountain) to Cardiff is 156 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Snowdonia (Mountain) to Cardiff.
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