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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Depot to Stanley Roadbus bus G21
    6h 16m
    £69–114

  2. Bus via Newtown

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus bus T4
    2. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depotbus bus X85
    3. Take the bus from Bus Depot to Stanley Roadbus bus G21
    8h 30m
    £21–29

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T1c
    2. Take the bus from Machynlleth Town Clock to Stanley Roadbus bus G21
    7h 24m

  4. Drive  127.6 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Fairbournecar car 127.6 mi
    3h 4m
    £32–46

Cardiff to Fairbourne by train and bus

Calendar77Weekly Services
Duration6h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£69Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 193 mi
  • Duration: 6h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Tresillian Way to Stanley Road via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 and Machynlleth Town Clock in around 7h 24m.

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