What is the cheapest way to get from Wales to Tywyn?

The cheapest way to get from Wales to Tywyn is to bus via Newtown which costs £20 - £27 and takes 7h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Wales to Tywyn?

The fastest way to get from Wales to Tywyn is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Wales and Tywyn?

No, there is no direct bus from Wales to Tywyn. However, there are services departing from Tresillian Way and arriving at Cinema via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 and Machynlleth Town Clock. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Wales and Tywyn?

No, there is no direct train from Wales to Tywyn. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Machynlleth via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

How far is it from Wales to Tywyn?

The distance between Wales and Tywyn is 183 miles. The road distance is 116.6 miles.

How do I travel from Wales to Tywyn without a car?

The best way to get from Wales to Tywyn without a car is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs £55 - £100.

How long does it take to get from Wales to Tywyn?

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Wales to Tywyn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wales to Tywyn bus from?

Wales to Tywyn bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Tresillian Way station.

Where do I catch the Wales to Tywyn train from?

Wales to Tywyn train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Wales to Tywyn?

The best way to get from Wales to Tywyn is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs £55 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 44m.

Where does the Wales to Tywyn bus arrive?

Wales to Tywyn bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.

Where does the Wales to Tywyn train arrive?

Wales to Tywyn train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.

Can I drive from Wales to Tywyn?

Yes, the driving distance between Wales to Tywyn is 117 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Wales to Tywyn.

Where can I stay near Tywyn?

There are 1129+ hotels available in Tywyn.

Wales to Tywyn - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Wales to Tywyn by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
5h 34m
£59–96
Bus via Newtown
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus T4
2. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depotbus X85
7h 48m
£20–27
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
6h 44m
Drive 115.9 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Tywyncar 115.9 mi
3h 3m
£29–42

Wales to Tywyn by train and bus

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5h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 181.6 mi
Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Wales and Tywyn, Gwynedd, Wales?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Cinema via Shrewsbury, Machynlleth, and Bus Depot in around 5h 34m. Alternatively, Mid Wales Travel operates a bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 twice daily, and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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