There are 2 ways to get from Harlech Castle to Cardiff by train or car
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Harlech Castle to Cardiff by foot and train
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The cheapest way to get from Harlech Castle to Cardiff is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Harlech Castle to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct train from Harlech Castle to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Harlech and arriving at Cardiff Central via Machynlleth and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
The distance between Harlech Castle and Cardiff is 203 miles. The road distance is 138.9 miles.
The best way to get from Harlech Castle to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs £65 - £120.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Harlech Castle to Cardiff, including transfers.
Harlech Castle to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Harlech station.
Harlech Castle to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Machynlleth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harlech Castle to Cardiff is 139 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Harlech Castle to Cardiff.
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What companies run services between Harlech Castle, Wales and Cardiff, Wales?
You can take a vehicle from Harlech Castle to Cardiff Central via Harlech, Machynlleth, and Shrewsbury in around 6h 11m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Harlech to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
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