What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Abersoch?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Abersoch is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Abersoch?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Abersoch is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Abersoch?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Abersoch. However, there are services departing from Tresillian Way and arriving at Stryd Fawr via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, Porthmadog Park Stand B and Pwllheli Bus Station Stand A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Abersoch?

The distance between Cardiff and Abersoch is 248 miles. The road distance is 164 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Abersoch without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Abersoch without a car is to train which takes 8h 3m and costs £65 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Abersoch?

It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Cardiff to Abersoch, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Abersoch bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Abersoch?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Abersoch is to train which takes 8h 3m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 21m.

Where does the Cardiff to Abersoch bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Abersoch?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Abersoch is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Cardiff to Abersoch.

Where can I stay near Abersoch?

There are 942+ hotels available in Abersoch.

Cardiff to Abersoch - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Abersoch by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bangor (Gwynedd)Cardiff Central - Holyhead
8h 3m
£66–128
Drive 163.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Abersoch163.1 mi
3h 52m
£41–59
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T1c
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Porthmadog Park Stand AT2
10h 21m
Train via Shrewsbury
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
3. Take the train from Machynlleth to Pwllheli
8h 43m
£67–133

Cardiff to Abersoch by train and bus

49Weekly Services

8h 3mAverage Duration

£66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 246.4 mi
Duration: 8h 3m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Abersoch, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Bangor (Gwynedd) every 4 hours. Tickets cost £60–130 and the journey takes 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tresillian Way to Stryd Fawr via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, Porthmadog Park Stand B, and Pwllheli Bus Station Stand A in around 10h 21m.

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