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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Penrhyn quarry is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Penrhyn quarry is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Penrhyn quarry?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Penrhyn quarry. However, there are services departing from Tresillian Way and arriving at Glan Ffrydlas via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 and Bangor Bus Station Stand F. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Penrhyn quarry?

The distance between Cardiff and Penrhyn quarry is 218 miles. The road distance is 165.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Penrhyn quarry without a car is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs £55 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Cardiff to Penrhyn quarry, including transfers.

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

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Penrhyn quarry?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Penrhyn quarry is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs £55 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 45m.

Where does the Cardiff to Penrhyn quarry bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Penrhyn quarry?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Penrhyn quarry is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Cardiff to Penrhyn quarry.

Where can I stay near Penrhyn quarry?

There are 2560+ hotels available in Penrhyn quarry.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bangor (Gwynedd)Cardiff Central - Holyhead
5h 27m
£59–130
Drive 164.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Penrhyn quarry164.3 mi
3h 57m
£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
9h 45m

Cardiff to Penrhyn quarry by train, bus, and foot

54Weekly Services

5h 27mAverage Duration

£59Cheapest Price

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Distance: 216.4 mi
Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Penrhyn quarry, 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 quarry via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, Bangor Bus Station Stand B, Bangor Bus Station Stand F, and Glan Ffrydlas in around 9h 45m.

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