There are 2 ways to get from Cardiff to South Stack by train or car
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Cardiff to South Stack by train
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The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to South Stack is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 4h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to South Stack is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs £45 - £70.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Holyhead. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 52m.
The distance between Cardiff and South Stack is 233 miles. The road distance is 187.2 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to South Stack without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs £70 - £130.
The train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead takes 4h 52m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Cardiff to South Stack train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to South Stack train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Holyhead station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to South Stack is 187 miles. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Cardiff to South Stack.
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What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and South Stack, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead every 4 hours. Tickets cost £70–130 and the journey takes 4h 52m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £70–130
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
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