What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Penrhyn Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Penrhyn Castle is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 4h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Penrhyn Castle?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Penrhyn Castle is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Penrhyn Castle?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Penrhyn Castle. However, there are services departing from Tresillian Way and arriving at Penrhyn Castle via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 and Bangor Bus Station Stand E. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Penrhyn Castle?

The distance between Cardiff and Penrhyn Castle is 211 miles. The road distance is 165.3 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Penrhyn Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Penrhyn Castle without a car is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs £55 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Penrhyn Castle?

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Cardiff to Penrhyn Castle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Penrhyn Castle bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Penrhyn Castle?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Penrhyn Castle is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs £55 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 58m.

Where does the Cardiff to Penrhyn Castle bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Penrhyn Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Penrhyn Castle is 165 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Cardiff to Penrhyn Castle.

Where can I stay near Penrhyn Castle?

There are 2477+ hotels available in Penrhyn Castle.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bangor (Gwynedd)Cardiff Central - Holyhead
4h 47m
£58–129
Drive 164.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Penrhyn Castle164.3 mi
4h 1m
£41–60
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T1c
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Bangor Bus Station Stand BT2
8h 58m

Cardiff to Penrhyn Castle by train and bus

54Weekly Services

4h 47mAverage Duration

£58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 209.9 mi
Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Penrhyn Castle, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Bangor (Gwynedd) every 4 hours. Tickets cost £55–130 and the journey takes 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tresillian Way to Penrhyn Castle via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, Bangor Bus Station Stand B, and Bangor Bus Station Stand E in around 8h 58m.

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