How far is it from Cardiff to Snowdon?

The distance between Cardiff and Snowdon is 219 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Snowdon without a car is to train and travel which takes 4h 32m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Cardiff to Snowdon, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Snowdon?

There are 2153+ hotels available in Snowdon.

Cardiff to Snowdon - 2 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 2 ways to get from Cardiff to Snowdon by train, unknown, or bus

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Train, travel
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bangor (Gwynedd)train Cardiff Central - Holyhead
2. Walk from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Snowdonunknown
4h 32m
Bus, travel
1. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Porthmadog Park Stand Abus T2
3. Walk from Pont Bethania to Snowdonunknown
8h 27m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Snowdon.

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Distance: 218.1 mi
Duration: 4h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Snowdon. However, you can take the train to Bangor (Gwynedd) then travel to Snowdon. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tresillian Way to Snowdon via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, Porthmadog Park Stand C, and Pont Bethania in around 8h 27m.

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