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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Penychain is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Penychain is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Penychain?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Penychain. However, there are services departing from Tresillian Way and arriving at Pont Llwyn-gwyn via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 and Porthmadog Park Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Penychain?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Penychain. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Penychain via Shrewsbury and Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Penychain?

The distance between Cardiff and Penychain is 221 miles. The road distance is 153.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Penychain without a car is to train which takes 7h 26m and costs £65 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Cardiff to Penychain, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Penychain bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Penychain train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Penychain?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Penychain is to train which takes 7h 26m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 35m.

Where does the Cardiff to Penychain bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Penychain?

Penychain is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 5:37 PM in Cardiff and 6:37 PM in Penychain.

Where does the Cardiff to Penychain train arrive?

Cardiff to Penychain train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Penychain?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Penychain is 154 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Cardiff to Penychain.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Penychain?

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Where can I stay near Penychain?

There are 1492+ hotels available in Penychain.

Cardiff to Penychain - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
3. Take the train from Machynlleth to Penychain
7h 26m
£65–126
Drive 152.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Penychain152.8 mi
3h 36m
£39–56
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 Porthmadog Park Stand AT2
8h 35m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2T4
2. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus DepotX85
3. Take the train from Machynlleth to Penychain
9h 25m

Cardiff to Penychain by train

53Weekly Trains

7h 26mAverage Duration

£65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 219.5 mi
Duration: 7h 26m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Penychain via Shrewsbury and Machynlleth in around 7h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tresillian Way to Penychain via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, Porthmadog Park Stand B, and Pont Llwyn-gwyn in around 8h 35m.

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