There are 5 ways to get from Wales to Llanidloes 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 Caerswstrain Birmingham New Street - Aberystwyth / ...
3h 54m£89–133Drive 83.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cardiff to Llanidloescar 83.8 mi
1h 56m£21–30Train, bus via The Groe
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to The Groebus X75
5h 25m£41–63Train, bus
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Millennium Gardenbus 409
4h 17m£43–69Bus
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Millennium Gardenbus 409
7h 10m£34–58
Wales to Llanidloes by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wales to Llanidloes is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 1h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Wales to Llanidloes is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs £20 - £30.
No, there is no direct bus from Wales to Llanidloes. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Millennium Garden via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Wales to Llanidloes. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Caersws via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between Wales and Llanidloes is 154 miles. The road distance is 84.3 miles.
The best way to get from Wales to Llanidloes without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs £85 - £140.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Wales to Llanidloes, including transfers.
Wales to Llanidloes bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Wales to Llanidloes train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Wales to Llanidloes is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs £85 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 10m.
What companies run services between Wales and Llanidloes, Wales?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Llanidloes via Shrewsbury and Caersws in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Millennium Garden via Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 10m.
- 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 Caersws
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–21
- 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 Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Bus Station to The Groe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–6
- Website
- Celtic Travel
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Millennium Garden
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Millennium Garden
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £14–25
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Wales to Llanidloes bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Wales to Llanidloes train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wales to Llanidloes is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Wales to Llanidloes.
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