There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Powys by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Craven Armstrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
- Take the train from Craven Arms to Pen-y-Bonttrain Shrewsbury - Swansea / ...
3h 51m£78–110Drive 77 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cardiff to Powyscar 77 mi
1h 59m£20–28Bus
- Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Merthyr Bus Station 1bus X4
- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Crosswaysbus T4
4h 19m£47–62Train, bus
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Crosswaysbus T4
4h 25m£48–65
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Powys is to drive which costs £19 - £28 and takes 1h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Powys is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs £19 - £28.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Powys. However, there are services departing from Greyfriars Road GJ and arriving at Crossways via Merthyr Bus Station 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Powys. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Pen-y-Bont via Craven Arms. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Cardiff and Powys is 123 miles. The road distance is 77.4 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Powys without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £75 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Cardiff to Powys, including transfers.
Cardiff to Powys bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Greyfriars Road GJ station.
Cardiff to Powys train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Powys is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £75 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £65 and takes 4h 19m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Powys, Wales?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Powys via Craven Arms and Pen-y-Bont in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Powys via Merthyr Bus Station 2 and Crossways in around 4h 19m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Craven Arms
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Craven Arms to Pen-y-Bont
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfil
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Merthyr Bus Station 1
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Crossways
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Crossways
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Celtic Travel
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Booking & Getting There
Cardiff to Powys bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Merthyr Bus Station 1.
Cardiff to Powys train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Craven Arms station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Powys is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Cardiff to Powys.
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