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How to get fromCardiff to Cricciethby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Criccieth by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bangor (Gwynedd)train train Cardiff Central - Holyhead
    2. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Y Maes High Streetbus bus T2
    6h 20m
    £74–116

  2. Drive  147.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Cricciethcar car 147.9 mi
    3h 29m
    £37–53

  3. Train, bus via Carmarthen

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Milford Haven / ...
    2. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Porthmadog Park Stand Bbus bus 1
    7h 38m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain train
    3. Take the train from Machynlleth to Cricciethtrain train
    7h 20m
    £72–118

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T1c
    2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Y Maes High Streetbus bus T2
    7h 47m

Cardiff to Criccieth by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration7h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 235 mi
  • Duration: 6h 20m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Criccieth via Shrewsbury and Machynlleth in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tresillian Way to Y Maes High Street via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 in around 7h 47m.

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