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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Barmouth is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 3h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Barmouth is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Barmouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Barmouth. However, there are services departing from Tresillian Way and arriving at Last Inn via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 and Eldon Square 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Barmouth?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Barmouth. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Barmouth via Shrewsbury and Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Barmouth?

The distance between Cardiff and Barmouth is 192 miles. The road distance is 128.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Barmouth without a car is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs £50 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Cardiff to Barmouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Barmouth bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Barmouth train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Barmouth?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Barmouth is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs £50 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 56m.

Where does the Cardiff to Barmouth bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Barmouth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Barmouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Barmouth is 128 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Cardiff to Barmouth.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Barmouth?

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Where can I stay near Barmouth?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
3. Take the train from Machynlleth to Barmouthtrain
6h 17m
£51–79
Drive 127.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Barmouthcar 127.5 mi
3h 4m
£31–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Eldon Square 1bus T2
6h 56m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus T4
2. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depotbus X85
3. Take the train from Machynlleth to Barmouthtrain
8h 16m

Cardiff to Barmouth by train

53Weekly Trains

6h 17mAverage Duration

£51Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Barmouth.

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Distance: 191 mi
Duration: 6h 17m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Barmouth via Shrewsbury and Machynlleth in around 6h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tresillian Way to Last Inn via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 and Eldon Square 1 in around 6h 56m.

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