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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Fairbourne?

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

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Fairbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Fairbourne. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Fairbourne via Shrewsbury and Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Fairbourne?

The distance between Cardiff and Fairbourne is 190 miles. The road distance is 128.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Fairbourne without a car is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs £50 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Cardiff to Fairbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Fairbourne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Fairbourne train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Fairbourne?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Fairbourne is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs £50 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 24m.

Where does the Cardiff to Fairbourne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Fairbourne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Fairbourne?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Fairbourne?

There are 1113+ hotels available in Fairbourne.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Fairbourne 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 Fairbournetrain
6h 5m
£51–84
Drive 127.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Fairbournecar 127.6 mi
3h 4m
£32–46
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
2. Take the bus from Bus Depot to Stanley Roadbus G21
7h 24m
Bus via Newtown
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 Wynnstay Arms Hotelbus X85
3. Take the bus from Machynlleth Town Clock to Stanley Roadbus G21
8h 11m

Cardiff to Fairbourne by train

53Weekly Trains

6h 5mAverage Duration

£51Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Fairbourne.

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Distance: 188.4 mi
Duration: 6h 5m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Fairbourne via Shrewsbury and Machynlleth in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tresillian Way to Stanley Road via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 and Bus Depot in around 7h 24m.

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