There are 4 ways to get from Wales to Aberhosan by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
4h 26m£85–127Drive 97.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cardiff to Aberhosancar 97.8 mi
2h 28m£25–35Bus via Merthyr Tydfil
- Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Merthyr Bus Station 1bus X4
- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Millennium Gardenbus T4
4h 31m£78–98Bus
- Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
5h 38m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wales to Aberhosan is to drive which costs £24 - £35 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Wales to Aberhosan is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs £24 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Wales to Aberhosan. However, there are services departing from Greyfriars Road GJ and arriving at Millennium Garden via Merthyr Bus Station 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Wales to Aberhosan. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Machynlleth via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
The distance between Wales and Aberhosan is 172 miles. The road distance is 98.4 miles.
The best way to get from Wales to Aberhosan without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs £85 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Wales to Aberhosan, including transfers.
Wales to Aberhosan bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Greyfriars Road GJ station.
Wales to Aberhosan train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Wales to Aberhosan is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs £85 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus via Merthyr Tydfil, which costs £75 - £100 and takes 4h 31m.
What companies run services between Wales and Aberhosan, Wales?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Aberhosan via Shrewsbury and Machynlleth in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Aberhosan via Merthyr Bus Station 2 and Millennium Garden in around 4h 31m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Merthyr Bus Station 1
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Millennium Garden
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- Celtic Travel
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Wales to Aberhosan bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Merthyr Bus Station 1.
Wales to Aberhosan train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wales to Aberhosan is 98 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Wales to Aberhosan.
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