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

The cheapest way to get from Fairbourne to Cardiff is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 3h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Fairbourne to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Fairbourne and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Fairbourne to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Stanley Road and arriving at Tresillian Way via Bus Depot and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Fairbourne and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Fairbourne to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Fairbourne and arriving at Cardiff Central via Machynlleth and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.

How far is it from Fairbourne to Cardiff?

The distance between Fairbourne and Cardiff is 190 miles. The road distance is 128.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Fairbourne to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs £50 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Fairbourne to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fairbourne to Cardiff bus from?

Fairbourne to Cardiff bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, depart from Stanley Road station.

Where do I catch the Fairbourne to Cardiff train from?

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

Train or bus from Fairbourne to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Fairbourne to Cardiff is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs £50 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 35m.

Where does the Fairbourne to Cardiff bus arrive?

Fairbourne to Cardiff bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, arrive at Bus Depot station.

Where does the Fairbourne to Cardiff train arrive?

Fairbourne to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Machynlleth station.

Can I drive from Fairbourne to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Fairbourne to Cardiff is 128 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Fairbourne to Cardiff.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Fairbourne to Machynllethtrain
2. Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 28m
£52–117
Drive 127.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Fairbourne to Cardiffcar 127.4 mi
3h 4m
£31–44
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stanley Road to Bus Depotbus G21
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Waybus T1c
7h 35m
Bus via Newtown
1. Take the bus from Stanley Road to Bus Depotbus G21
2. Take the bus from Bus Depot to Newtown Bus Stationbus X85
3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7bus T4
7h 53m

Fairbourne to Cardiff by train

53Weekly Trains

5h 28mAverage Duration

£52Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Fairbourne to Cardiff.

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Distance: 188.4 mi
Duration: 5h 28m

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

You can take a train from Fairbourne to Cardiff Central via Machynlleth and Shrewsbury in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stanley Road to Tresillian Way via Bus Depot and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 in around 7h 35m.

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