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How to get fromCardiff to Powysby train, bus or car

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Queen Street to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
    2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Auto Palacebus bus T4
    4h 10m

  2. Drive 77 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Powyscar car 77 mi
    1h 59m
    £19–28

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Pen-y-Bonttrain train Shrewsbury - Swansea / ...
    4h 47m
    £77–132

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1bus bus X4
    2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Crosswaysbus bus T4
    4h 16m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Powys via Shrewsbury and Pen-y-Bont in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Powys via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 and Crossways in around 4h 16m.

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