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How to get fromCardiff to Cambrian Mountainsby train, bus or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to ShrewsburytrainCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to CaerswstrainBirmingham New Street - Aberystwyth / ...
    4h
    £56–120
  2. Drive 82.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Cambrian Mountainscar82.1 mi
    1h 57m
    £21–30
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1busX4
    2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Dolaucwmffrwd TurnbusT4
    4h 31m
  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr TydfiltrainAberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
    2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Dolaucwmffrwd TurnbusT4
    4h 38m

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Cambrian Mountains, Wales?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Cambrian Mountains via Shrewsbury and Caersws in around 4h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Cambrian Mountains via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 and Dolaucwmffrwd Turn in around 4h 31m.

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