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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Presteigne is to drive which costs £17 - £25 and takes 1h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Presteigne is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs £17 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Presteigne?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Presteigne station. However, there are services departing from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ and arriving at Presteigne Police Station via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 and Groe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Presteigne?

The distance between Cardiff and Presteigne is 81 miles. The road distance is 69.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Presteigne without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 14m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Cardiff to Presteigne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Presteigne bus from?

Cardiff to Presteigne bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Presteigne?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Presteigne is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £25 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 39m.

Where does the Cardiff to Presteigne bus arrive?

Cardiff to Presteigne bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Presteigne?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Presteigne is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Cardiff to Presteigne.

Where can I stay near Presteigne?

There are 627+ hotels available in Presteigne.

Cardiff to Presteigne - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 461 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Presteigne by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to HerefordCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Presteigne Car Park91
3h 14m
Drive 68.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Presteigne68.7 mi
1h 42m
£18–25
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Craven ArmsMilford Haven - Crewe / ...
4h 16m
£26–53
Train, line 461 bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to HerefordCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Mill Street Car Park461 / ...
4h 6m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1X4
2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to GroeT4
3. Take the bus from Groe to Presteigne Police StationX11
4h 39m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 80.4 mi
Duration: 3h 14m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Craven Arms hourly. Tickets cost £21–50 and the journey takes 1h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Presteigne Police Station via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 and Groe in around 4h 39m.

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