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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Llanidloes is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 1h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Llanidloes is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Llanidloes?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Llanidloes. However, there are services departing from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ and arriving at The Groe via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 and Rhayader Central Car Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Llanidloes?

The distance between Cardiff and Llanidloes is 154 miles. The road distance is 84.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Llanidloes without a car is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs £65 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Cardiff to Llanidloes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Llanidloes bus from?

Cardiff to Llanidloes bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Llanidloes?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Llanidloes is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 7m.

Where does the Cardiff to Llanidloes bus arrive?

Cardiff to Llanidloes bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Llanidloes?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Llanidloes is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Cardiff to Llanidloes.

Where can I stay near Llanidloes?

There are 362+ hotels available in Llanidloes.

Cardiff to Llanidloes - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Llanidloes 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
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to ShrewsburyCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to CaerswsBirmingham New Street - Aberystwyth / ...
3h 55m
£65–120
Drive 83.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Llanidloes83.8 mi
1h 56m
£21–30
Bus
1. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1X4
2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to o/s Lamb and FlagT4
5h 7m
Train, bus via Shrewsbury
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to ShrewsburyCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Millennium Garden409
4h 19m
£51–105
Bus via Aberystwyth
1. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T1c
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Millennium Garden409
6h 5m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr TydfilAberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2T4
6h 18m

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Llanidloes.

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Distance: 153.2 mi
Duration: 3h 55m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Llanidloes via Shrewsbury and Caersws in around 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to The Groe via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2, o/s Lamb and Flag, and Rhayader Central Car Park in around 5h 7m.

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