There are 4 ways to get from Aberdyfi to Cardiff by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 1m£58–100Drive 114.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Aberdyfi to Cardiffcar 114.6 mi
2h 53m£29–42Bus, train
- Take the bus from Clock to Carmarthen stationbus 1
- Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain Milford Haven - Shrewsbury / ...
6h 24mBus
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Waybus T1c
7h 3m
Aberdyfi to Cardiff by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aberdyfi to Cardiff is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Aberdyfi to Cardiff is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberdyfi to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Parc Yr Ysgol and arriving at Tresillian Way via Clock and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Aberdyfi to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Aberdovey and arriving at Cardiff Central via Machynlleth and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
The distance between Aberdyfi and Cardiff is 177 miles. The road distance is 115.2 miles.
The best way to get from Aberdyfi to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs £55 - £100.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Aberdyfi to Cardiff, including transfers.
Aberdyfi to Cardiff bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.
Aberdyfi to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Machynlleth station.
The best way to get from Aberdyfi to Cardiff is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs £55 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 3m.
What companies run services between Aberdyfi, Wales and Cardiff, Wales?
You can take a train from Aberdovey to Cardiff Central via Machynlleth and Shrewsbury in around 5h 1m. Alternatively, Mid Wales Travel operates a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Way once daily, and the journey takes 4h 15m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from Clock to Carmarthen station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- enquiries@midwalestravel.co.uk
- 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
Aberdyfi to Cardiff bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Tresillian Way station.
Aberdyfi to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberdyfi to Cardiff is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Aberdyfi to Cardiff.
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