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

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There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Painscastle by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Hereford

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Herefordtrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Clyro Squarebus bus Hay
    2h 36m

  2. Drive 58.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Painscastlecar car 58.4 mi
    1h 25m
    £15–21

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1bus bus X4
    2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Erwood Innbus bus T4
    3h 15m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
    2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Erwood Innbus bus T4
    3h 19m

Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Painscastle via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 and Erwood Inn in around 3h 15m.

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