There are 4 ways to get from Knighton to Cardiff by train, bus, or car
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Train via Craven Arms
best- Take the train from Craven Arms to Cardiff CentralManchester Piccadilly - Port Talbot Parkway / ...
2h 32m£22–47Drive 75.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Knighton to Cardiff75.1 mi
1h 52m£19–28Bus
- Take the bus from Post Office to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7T4
- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to Greyfriars Road Stop GJX4
4h 39mTrain
- Take the train from Knighton to Cardiff CentralShrewsbury - Cardiff Central
4h 25m£50–75
Knighton to Cardiff by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Knighton to Cardiff is to drive which costs £18 - £28 and takes 1h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Knighton to Cardiff is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs £18 - £28.
No, there is no direct bus from Knighton station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Knighton Bus Station and arriving at Greyfriars Road Stop GJ via Post Office and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Knighton and arriving at Cardiff Central. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Knighton and Cardiff is 99 miles. The road distance is 75.5 miles.
The best way to get from Knighton to Cardiff without a car is to train via Craven Arms which takes 2h 32m and costs £22 - £50.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Knighton to Cardiff, including transfers.
Knighton to Cardiff bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, depart from Post Office station.
Knighton to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Craven Arms station.
The best way to get from Knighton to Cardiff is to train via Craven Arms which takes 2h 32m and costs £22 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 39m.
What companies run services between Knighton, Wales and Cardiff, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Craven Arms to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £17–40 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Knighton Bus Station to Greyfriars Road Stop GJ via Tremont Road, Post Office, and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 in around 4h 39m.
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Craven Arms to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–40
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Knighton to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £50–75
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- celtic-travel.co.uk
Bus from Post Office to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to Greyfriars Road Stop GJ
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
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More Questions & Answers
Knighton to Cardiff bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, arrive at Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7.
Knighton to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Knighton to Cardiff is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Knighton to Cardiff.
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