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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Mold is to bus which costs £26 - £70 and takes 6h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Mold is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Mold?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Mold station. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Bus Station 4 via Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho and Wrexham Bus Station 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Mold?

The distance between Cardiff and Mold is 163 miles. The road distance is 146.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Mold without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs £55 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Cardiff to Mold, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Mold bus from?

Cardiff to Mold bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Mold?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Mold is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs £55 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £70 and takes 6h 40m.

Where does the Cardiff to Mold bus arrive?

Cardiff to Mold bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Mold?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Mold is 146 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Cardiff to Mold.

Where can I stay near Mold?

There are 518+ hotels available in Mold.

Cardiff to Mold - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff to Mold 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 Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
3h 47m
£56–99
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickhobus Gm4
2. Take the bus from Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho to Wrexham Bus Stationbus Gma
6h 40m
£27–66
Drive 145.4 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Moldcar 145.4 mi
3h 7m
£36–51

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 162.5 mi
Duration: 3h 47m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Chester every 3 hours. Tickets cost £55–100 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station 4 via Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho, Wrexham Bus Station, and Wrexham Bus Station 4 in around 6h 40m.

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