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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Penmachno is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Penmachno is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Penmachno?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Penmachno. However, there are services departing from Tresillian Way and arriving at Eagles Hotel via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6, Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B and Betws-y-Coed station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Penmachno?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Penmachno. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Betws-y-Coed via Llandudno Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Penmachno?

The distance between Cardiff and Penmachno is 212 miles. The road distance is 146.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Penmachno without a car is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs £90 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Cardiff to Penmachno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Penmachno bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Penmachno train from?

Cardiff to Penmachno train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Penmachno?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Penmachno is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs £90 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 23m.

Where does the Cardiff to Penmachno bus arrive?

Cardiff to Penmachno bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.

Where does the Cardiff to Penmachno train arrive?

Cardiff to Penmachno train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Llandudno Junction station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Penmachno?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Penmachno is 146 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Cardiff to Penmachno.

Where can I stay near Penmachno?

There are 1467+ hotels available in Penmachno.

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

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There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff to Penmachno by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Llandudno Junctiontrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
5h 29m
£94–142
Drive 145.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Penmachnocar 145.2 mi
3h 30m
£37–53
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Bbus 1 / ...
10h 23m

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Distance: 211.1 mi
Duration: 5h 29m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Llandudno Junction every 4 hours. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tresillian Way to Eagles Hotel via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6, Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B, and Betws-y-Coed station in around 10h 23m.

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