There are 4 ways to get from Criccieth to Cardiff by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Y Maes High Street to Bangor Bus Station Stand Bbus T2
- Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central
6h 34mDrive 147.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Criccieth to Cardiffcar 147.7 mi
3h 29m£37–53Bus
- Take the bus from Y Maes High Street to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus T2
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Waybus T1c
7h 55mTrain
- Take the train from Criccieth to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 41m£67–137
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Criccieth to Cardiff is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Criccieth to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Criccieth to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Y Maes High Street and arriving at Tresillian Way via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Criccieth to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Criccieth and arriving at Cardiff Central via Machynlleth and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
The distance between Criccieth and Cardiff is 237 miles. The road distance is 148.5 miles.
The best way to get from Criccieth to Cardiff without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 34m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Criccieth to Cardiff, including transfers.
Criccieth to Cardiff bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, depart from Y Maes High Street station.
Criccieth to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Criccieth station.
The best way to get from Criccieth to Cardiff is to bus which takes 7h 55m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £140 and takes 6h 41m.
What companies run services between Criccieth, Wales and Cardiff, Wales?
You can take a bus from Y Maes High Street to Tresillian Way via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 in around 7h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Criccieth to Cardiff Central via Machynlleth and Shrewsbury in around 6h 41m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–120
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Criccieth to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–27
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £19–27
Train from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- info@lloydscoaches.com
- Website
- lloydscoaches.com
Bus from Y Maes High Street to Bangor Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
Bus from Y Maes High Street to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- enquiries@midwalestravel.co.uk
- Website
- midwalestravel.co.uk
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Way
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- http://www.midwalestravel.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Criccieth to Cardiff bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4.
Criccieth to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Machynlleth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Criccieth to Cardiff is 149 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Criccieth to Cardiff.
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