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

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There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Gwynedd 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 Ganllwyd Post Officebus bus T2
    5h 49m

  2. Drive 126.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Gwyneddcar car 126.5 mi
    3h 3m
    £31–45

  3. 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 Ganllwyd Post Officebus bus T2
    6h 44m

  4. Bus via Newtown

    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
    8h 12m

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Gwynedd.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 187.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

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 44m.

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