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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Pencader is to drive which costs £19 - £28 and takes 1h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Pencader is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs £19 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Pencader?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tresillian Way and arriving at Pencader War Memorial. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 49m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Pencader?

The distance between Cardiff and Pencader is 88 miles. The road distance is 77.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Pencader without a car is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs £6 - £28.

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

It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Cardiff to Pencader, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Pencader bus from?

Cardiff to Pencader bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Tresillian Way station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Pencader?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Pencader is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs £6 - £28. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 49m.

Where does the Cardiff to Pencader bus arrive?

Cardiff to Pencader bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Pencader War Memorial station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Pencader?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Pencader is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Cardiff to Pencader.

Where can I stay near Pencader?

There are 823+ hotels available in Pencader.

Cardiff to Pencader - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 111 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to CarmarthenCardiff Central - Pembroke Dock / ...
2h 43m
£6–28
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Pencader War MemorialT1c
2h 49m
Drive 77.2 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Pencader77.2 mi
1h 30m
£19–28
Bus, line 111 bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
2. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand P to Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5111
3. Take the bus from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 4 to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 3X11 / ...
4h 33m

Cardiff to Pencader by train and bus

179Weekly Services

2h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 87.9 mi
Duration: 2h 43m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthen hourly. Tickets cost £6–15 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Mid Wales Travel operates a bus from Tresillian Way to Pencader War Memorial twice daily, and the journey takes 2h 49m.

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