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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Criccieth is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Criccieth is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Criccieth?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Criccieth. However, there are services departing from Tresillian Way and arriving at Y Maes High Street via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Criccieth?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Criccieth. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Criccieth via Shrewsbury and Dovey Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Criccieth?

The distance between Cardiff and Criccieth is 236 miles. The road distance is 148.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Criccieth without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 6m and costs .

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

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Criccieth bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Criccieth train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Criccieth?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Criccieth is to bus which takes 7h 24m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £150 and takes 7h 16m.

Where does the Cardiff to Criccieth bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Criccieth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Criccieth?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Criccieth is 149 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Cardiff to Criccieth.

Where can I stay near Criccieth?

There are 1674+ hotels available in Criccieth.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bangor (Gwynedd)Cardiff Central - Holyhead
2. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Y Maes High StreetT2
6h 6m
Drive 147.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Criccieth147.9 mi
3h 29m
£37–54
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T1c
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Y Maes High StreetT2
7h 24m
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Dovey Junction
3. Take the train from Dovey Junction to Criccieth
7h 16m
£68–142

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 234.8 mi
Duration: 6h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Tresillian Way to Y Maes High Street via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 in around 7h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Criccieth via Shrewsbury and Dovey Junction in around 7h 16m.

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