There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff to Trefriw by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Llandudno JunctionCardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
5h 21m£67–128Drive 152.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cardiff to Trefriw152.8 mi
3h 44m£39–56Train via Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to ShrewsburyCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to ConwyBirmingham International - Holyhead / ...
6h 10m£65–132
Cardiff to Trefriw by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Trefriw is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Trefriw is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs £35 - £60.
The distance between Cardiff and Trefriw is 206 miles. The road distance is 153.7 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Trefriw without a car is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs £65 - £130.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Cardiff to Trefriw, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Trefriw is 154 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Cardiff to Trefriw.
There are 1912+ hotels available in Trefriw.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Trefriw, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Llandudno Junction every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–130 and the journey takes 3h 54m.
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Llandudno Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £65–130
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Conwy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £30–50
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