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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Caersws is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 2h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Caersws is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Caersws?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Caersws. However, there are services departing from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ and arriving at Buck Inn via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 and Newtown Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Caersws?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Caersws. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Caersws via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Caersws?

The distance between Cardiff and Caersws is 145 miles. The road distance is 90.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Caersws without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs £30 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Cardiff to Caersws, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Caersws bus from?

Cardiff to Caersws bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Caersws train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Caersws?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Caersws is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs £30 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h.

Where does the Cardiff to Caersws bus arrive?

Cardiff to Caersws bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1.

Where does the Cardiff to Caersws train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Caersws?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Caersws is 90 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Cardiff to Caersws.

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

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Where can I stay near Caersws?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to ShrewsburyCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to CaerswsBirmingham New Street - Aberystwyth / ...
3h 42m
£33–94
Drive 89.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Caersws89.9 mi
2h 9m
£23–33
Bus
1. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1X4
2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2T4
5h
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr TydfilAberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2T4
5h 7m

Cardiff to Caersws by train

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3h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 144.5 mi
Duration: 3h 42m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Caersws via Shrewsbury in around 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Buck Inn via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 and Newtown Bus Station in around 5h.

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