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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Gwynedd is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Gwynedd is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Gwynedd?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Gwynedd. However, there are services departing from Tresillian Way and arriving at Ganllwyd Post Office via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Gwynedd?

The distance between Cardiff and Gwynedd is 188 miles. The road distance is 127.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Gwynedd without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 4m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Cardiff to Gwynedd, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Gwynedd bus from?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Gwynedd bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Gwynedd?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Gwynedd is 127 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Cardiff to Gwynedd.

Where can I stay near Gwynedd?

There are 1368+ hotels available in Gwynedd.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Gwynedd 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 Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
3. Take the bus from Bus Depot to Ganllwyd Post OfficeT2
6h 4m
Drive 126.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Gwynedd126.5 mi
3h 2m
£32–46
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 Ganllwyd Post OfficeT2
6h 51m
Bus via Newtown
1. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2T4
2. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus DepotX85
8h 3m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 187.3 mi
Duration: 6h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Tresillian Way to Ganllwyd Post Office via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 in around 6h 51m.

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