There are 3 ways to get from Harlech Castle to Cardiff by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Harlech to Machynlleth
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central
6h 6m£62–120Drive 138.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Harlech Castle to Cardiff138.1 mi
3h 25m£34–49Bus
- Take the bus from The Australia to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4T2
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian WayT1c
9h 9m
Harlech Castle to Cardiff by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Harlech Castle to Cardiff is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Harlech Castle to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Harlech Castle station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Harlech station and arriving at Tresillian Way via The Australia and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.
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 6m.
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 6m and costs £60 - £120.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Harlech Castle to Cardiff, including transfers.
Harlech Castle to Cardiff bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, depart from The Australia station.
Harlech Castle to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Harlech station.
The best way to get from Harlech Castle to Cardiff is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 9m.
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 6m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Harlech Castle to Tresillian Way via Harlech station, The Australia, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 in around 9h 9m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Harlech to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £14–20
Train from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–16
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- info@lloydscoaches.com
- Website
- lloydscoaches.com
Bus from The Australia to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- 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
Harlech Castle to Cardiff bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4.
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 25m to drive from Harlech Castle to Cardiff.
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