There are 3 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
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Rose and Crownbus 112 / ...
- Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
- Take the bus from The Black Lion to Morrisonsbus T1 / ...
5h 24m£117–155
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 Sophia Gardens and arriving at Morrisons via Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 and The Black Lion. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
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 National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens 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, which costs £110 - £160 and takes 5h 24m.
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 Sophia Gardens to Aberhosan via Rose and Crown, Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, The Black Lion, and Morrisons in around 5h 24m.
- 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
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Rose and Crown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black Lion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from The Black Lion to Morrisons
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
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Booking & Getting There
Wales to Aberhosan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rose and Crown station.
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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