What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Ruthin Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Ruthin Castle is to bus which costs £26 - £70 and takes 6h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Ruthin Castle?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Ruthin Castle is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Ruthin Castle?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Ruthin Castle. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Pen-y-maes via Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho and Wrexham Bus Station 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Ruthin Castle?

The distance between Cardiff and Ruthin Castle is 157 miles. The road distance is 148.7 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Ruthin Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Ruthin Castle without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 14m and costs £55 - £95.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Ruthin Castle?

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Cardiff to Ruthin Castle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Ruthin Castle bus from?

Cardiff to Ruthin Castle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Cardiff to Ruthin Castle bus arrive?

Cardiff to Ruthin Castle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Ruthin Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Ruthin Castle is 149 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Cardiff to Ruthin Castle.

Where can I stay near Ruthin Castle?

There are 1192+ hotels available in Ruthin Castle.

Cardiff to Ruthin Castle - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff to Ruthin Castle by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wrexham Generaltrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
2. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 6 to Pen-y-maesbus T51
4h 14m
£57–95
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickhobus Gm4
2. Take the bus from Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho to Wrexham Bus Stationbus Gma
6h 50m
£26–66
Drive 147.9 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Ruthin Castlecar 147.9 mi
3h 10m
£37–53

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Distance: 155.8 mi
Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Ruthin Castle, Wales?

You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Ruthin Castle via Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho, Wrexham Bus Station, Wrexham Bus Station 6, and Pen-y-maes in around 6h 50m.

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