There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff to Bangor University by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bangor (Gwynedd)train Cardiff Central - Holyhead
4h 27m£35–120Bus
- Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Morrisonsbus T2
8h 41mDrive 166.9 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Bangor Universitycar 166.9 mi
4h£41–59
Cardiff to Bangor University by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Bangor University is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Bangor University is to drive which takes 4h and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Bangor University. However, there are services departing from Tresillian Way and arriving at Morrisons via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Bangor (Gwynedd). Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 10m.
The distance between Cardiff and Bangor University is 209 miles. The road distance is 167.8 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Bangor University without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £35 - £120.
The train from Cardiff Central to Bangor (Gwynedd) takes 4h 10m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Cardiff to Bangor University bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Tresillian Way station.
Cardiff to Bangor University train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Bangor University is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £35 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 41m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Bangor University, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Bangor (Gwynedd) every 4 hours. Tickets cost £35–120 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tresillian Way to Bangor University via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 and Morrisons in around 8h 41m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Bangor (Gwynedd)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–120
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- enquiries@midwalestravel.co.uk
- Website
- midwalestravel.co.uk
Bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- http://www.midwalestravel.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- info@lloydscoaches.com
- Website
- lloydscoaches.com
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Morrisons
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff to Bangor University bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.
Cardiff to Bangor University train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Bangor (Gwynedd) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Bangor University is 168 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Cardiff to Bangor University.
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