There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff to Llanberis by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bangor (Gwynedd)train Cardiff Central - Holyhead
5h 22m£80–140Drive 159.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cardiff to Llanberiscar 159.9 mi
3h 47m£40–57Bus
- Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Abus T2
9h 14m
Cardiff to Llanberis by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Llanberis is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Llanberis is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Llanberis. However, there are services departing from Tresillian Way and arriving at Joe Brown via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 and Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Llanberis. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Bangor (Gwynedd) via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
The distance between Cardiff and Llanberis is 222 miles. The road distance is 160.9 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Llanberis without a car is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs £80 - £140.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Cardiff to Llanberis, including transfers.
Cardiff to Llanberis bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Tresillian Way station.
Cardiff to Llanberis train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Llanberis is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 14m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Llanberis, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Bangor (Gwynedd) every 4 hours. Tickets cost £80–140 and the journey takes 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tresillian Way to Joe Brown via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 and Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B in around 9h 14m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Bangor (Gwynedd)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £80–140
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- 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 Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff to Llanberis bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.
Cardiff to Llanberis train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Bangor (Gwynedd) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Llanberis is 161 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Cardiff to Llanberis.
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