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How to get fromCardiff to Snowdonby train, bus or car

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Cardiff Central - Fareham / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Totnestrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    3h 24m
    £54–118

  2. Drive 131.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Snowdoncar car 131.8 mi
    2h 31m
    £33–47

  3. Bus, line 38 bus

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bampfylde Streetbus bus Cp5
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Peartree Crossbus bus 38
    4h 54m
    £42–73

  4. Train via Taunton

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tauntontrain train Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
    2. Take the train from Taunton to Totnestrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    3h 37m
    £63–123

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Airport Bus Stationbus bus Uk910
    2. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Marley Mansionbus bus Fal
    4h 56m
    £64–80

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Snowdon, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Snowdon via Bristol Temple Meads and Totnes in around 3h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Snowdon via Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, and Peartree Cross in around 4h 54m.

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