There are 3 ways to get from Fairbourne to Cardiff by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Fairbourne to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 28m£57–122Drive 127.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fairbourne to Cardiffcar 127.4 mi
3h 4m£31–45Bus
- Take the bus from Stanley Road to Clockbus G21
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Waybus T1c
7h 39m
Fairbourne to Cardiff by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fairbourne to Cardiff is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Fairbourne to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Fairbourne to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Stanley Road and arriving at Tresillian Way via Clock and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
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.
The distance between Fairbourne and Cardiff is 190 miles. The road distance is 128.1 miles.
The best way to get from Fairbourne to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs £55 - £130.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Fairbourne to Cardiff, including transfers.
Fairbourne to Cardiff bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, depart from Stanley Road station.
Fairbourne to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Fairbourne station.
The best way to get from Fairbourne to Cardiff is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs £55 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 39m.
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 Clock and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 in around 7h 39m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Fairbourne to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £9–13
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 Stanley Road to Clock
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- 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
Fairbourne to Cardiff bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, arrive at Clock station.
Fairbourne to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Machynlleth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fairbourne to Cardiff is 128 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Fairbourne to Cardiff.
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