What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Royal Welsh Show?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Royal Welsh Show is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Royal Welsh Show?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Royal Welsh Show is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Royal Welsh Show?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Royal Welsh Show. However, there are services departing from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ and arriving at St Matthew`s Church via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Royal Welsh Show?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Royal Welsh Show. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Builth Road via Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Royal Welsh Show?

The distance between Cardiff and Royal Welsh Show is 68 miles. The road distance is 59.9 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Royal Welsh Show without a car?

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

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Royal Welsh Show?

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Cardiff to Royal Welsh Show, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Royal Welsh Show bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Royal Welsh Show train from?

Cardiff to Royal Welsh Show train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Royal Welsh Show?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Royal Welsh Show is to bus which takes 3h 14m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 4h 43m.

Where does the Cardiff to Royal Welsh Show bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Royal Welsh Show train arrive?

Cardiff to Royal Welsh Show train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Swansea station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Royal Welsh Show?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Royal Welsh Show is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Cardiff to Royal Welsh Show.

Where can I stay near Royal Welsh Show?

There are 631+ hotels available in Royal Welsh Show.

Cardiff to Royal Welsh Show - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Royal Welsh Show by bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1bus X4
2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to St Matthew`s Churchbus T4
3h 14m
Drive 59.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Royal Welsh Showcar 59.5 mi
1h 20m
£15–21
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the train from Swansea to Builth Roadtrain Swansea - Shrewsbury / ...
4h 43m
£32–51
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to St Matthew`s Churchbus T4
3h 21m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Royal Welsh Show.

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Distance: 67.6 mi
Duration: 3h 14m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Royal Welsh Show, Wales?

You can take a bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Royal Welsh Show via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 and St Matthew`s Church in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Royal Welsh Show via Swansea and Builth Road in around 4h 43m.

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