There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff to Harlech Castle by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Harlech
6h 50m£60–119Drive 138.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cardiff to Harlech Castle138.3 mi
3h 26m£34–49Bus
- Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T1c
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Minffordd stationT2
8h 24m
Cardiff to Harlech Castle by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Harlech Castle is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Harlech Castle is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Harlech Castle station. However, there are services departing from Tresillian Way and arriving at Harlech station via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 and Minffordd station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Harlech Castle. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Harlech via Shrewsbury and Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
The distance between Cardiff and Harlech Castle is 203 miles. The road distance is 139.1 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Harlech Castle without a car is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs £60 - £120.
It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Cardiff to Harlech Castle, including transfers.
Cardiff to Harlech Castle bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Tresillian Way station.
Cardiff to Harlech Castle train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Harlech Castle is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 24m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Harlech Castle, Wales?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Harlech Castle via Shrewsbury, Machynlleth, and Harlech in around 6h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tresillian Way to Harlech Castle via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, Minffordd station, and Harlech station in around 8h 24m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–17
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Machynlleth to Harlech
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £14–20
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- enquiries@midwalestravel.co.uk
- Website
- midwalestravel.co.uk
Bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- http://www.midwalestravel.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- info@lloydscoaches.com
- Website
- lloydscoaches.com
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Minffordd station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff to Harlech Castle bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.
Cardiff to Harlech Castle train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Harlech Castle is 139 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Cardiff to Harlech Castle.
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