There are 4 ways to get from Harlech 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 2m£60–120Drive 138 mi
cheapest- Drive from Harlech to Cardiff138 mi
3h 25m£34–49Train, bus
- Take the train from Harlech to Dovey JunctionPwllheli - Machynlleth
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian WayT1c
7h 41mBus
- 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 2m
Harlech to Cardiff by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Harlech to Cardiff is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Harlech to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Harlech 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 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Harlech 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 2m.
The distance between Harlech and Cardiff is 203 miles. The road distance is 138.8 miles.
The best way to get from Harlech to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs £60 - £120.
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Harlech to Cardiff, including transfers.
Harlech to Cardiff bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, depart from The Australia station.
Harlech to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Harlech station.
The best way to get from Harlech to Cardiff is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 2m.
What companies run services between Harlech, Wales and Cardiff, Wales?
You can take a train from Harlech to Cardiff Central via Machynlleth and Shrewsbury in around 6h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harlech station to Tresillian Way via The Australia and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 in around 9h 2m.
- 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 11m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Harlech to Dovey Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £12–18
- 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
- 4 times a week
- Website
- http://www.midwalestravel.co.uk/
- 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 3 hours
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Harlech to Cardiff bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4.
Harlech to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Machynlleth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harlech to Cardiff is 139 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Harlech to Cardiff.
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