There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Plynlimon by bus, taxi, train, or car
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1bus X4
- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 13 to Dolfach-isafbus T4
- Take the taxi from Dolfach-isaf to Plynlimontaxi
4h 34mDrive 99.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cardiff to Plynlimoncar 99.9 mi
2h 31m£25–36Train, taxi
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
- Take the taxi from Machynlleth to Plynlimontaxi
5h 31m£107–166Bus
- Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
5h 50mTrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Llandrindodtrain Cardiff Central - Shrewsbury
6h 3m£87–127
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Plynlimon is to drive which costs £24 - £40 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Plynlimon is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs £24 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Plynlimon. However, there are services departing from Tresillian Way and arriving at Tal-y-Bont Square via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Plynlimon. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Llandrindod via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
The distance between Cardiff and Plynlimon is 107 miles. The road distance is 100.4 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Plynlimon without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 4h 34m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Cardiff to Plynlimon, including transfers.
Cardiff to Plynlimon bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Tresillian Way station.
Cardiff to Plynlimon train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Plynlimon is to bus which takes 5h 50m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £85 - £130 and takes 6h 3m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Plynlimon, Wales?
Mid Wales Travel operates a bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 twice daily, and the journey takes 4h 10m. Alternatively, Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Llandrindod 4 times a week. Tickets cost £45–80 and the journey takes 3h 37m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Llandrindod
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- celtictravel.wales
Bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 13 to Dolfach-isaf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.celtictravel.wales/
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- enquiries@midwalestravel.co.uk
- Website
- midwalestravel.co.uk
Bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- http://www.midwalestravel.co.uk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Estimated price
- £40–55
Di's Taxi
- Phone
- +44 7874 762 448
Adyes Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1597 822 118
Pro-Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1597 822 877
Manafon Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1686 650 643
- Website
- manafontaxis.co.uk
My Taxi
- Phone
- +44 7920 064 174
Newtown Cars Midwales
- Phone
- +44 1686 621 818
Ross Cabs
- Phone
- +44 7776 375 342
Huw's Taxi
- Phone
- +44 7564 738 249
- Website
- facebook.com
Mach Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1654 702 048
Peter's Taxi
- Phone
- +44 1654 749 065
- Website
- peterstaxi.co.uk
Wood'sTaxis
- Phone
- +44 1982 552 709
- Website
- woodstaxi.com
Deans Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7477 755 155
Simon's Taxi
- Phone
- +44 1970 820 705
Huw's Taxi
- Phone
- +44 7564 738 249
- Website
- facebook.com
Mach Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1654 702 048
Peter's Taxi
- Phone
- +44 1654 749 065
- Website
- peterstaxi.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff to Plynlimon bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.
Cardiff to Plynlimon train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Llandrindod station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Plynlimon is 100 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Cardiff to Plynlimon.
There are 780+ hotels available in Plynlimon.