What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Tywyn?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Tywyn is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 3h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Tywyn?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Tywyn is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Tywyn?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Tywyn. However, there are services departing from Tresillian Way and arriving at High Street via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 and Machynlleth Town Clock. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Tywyn?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Tywyn. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Tywyn via Shrewsbury and Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Tywyn?

The distance between Cardiff and Tywyn is 180 miles. The road distance is 116.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Tywyn without a car is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs £65 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Cardiff to Tywyn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Tywyn bus from?

Cardiff to Tywyn bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Tresillian Way station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Tywyn train from?

Cardiff to Tywyn train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Tywyn?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Tywyn is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs £65 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 19m.

Where does the Cardiff to Tywyn bus arrive?

Cardiff to Tywyn bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.

Where does the Cardiff to Tywyn train arrive?

Cardiff to Tywyn train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Tywyn?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Tywyn is 117 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Cardiff to Tywyn.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Tywyn?

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Where can I stay near Tywyn?

There are 1108+ hotels available in Tywyn.

Cardiff to Tywyn - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Tywyn by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
5h 43m
£70–100
Drive 115.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Tywyncar 115.9 mi
3h 3m
£29–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
7h 19m
Bus via Newtown
1. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus T4
2. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Wynnstay Arms Hotelbus X85
8h 18m

Cardiff to Tywyn by train

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5h 43mAverage Duration

£70Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Tywyn.

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Distance: 179.3 mi
Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Tywyn, Gwynedd, Wales?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Tywyn via Shrewsbury and Machynlleth in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, Mid Wales Travel operates a bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 once daily, and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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