What is the cheapest way to get from Llangollen to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Llangollen to Cardiff is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Llangollen to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Llangollen to Cardiff is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs £30 - £50.

How far is it from Llangollen to Cardiff?

The distance between Llangollen and Cardiff is 148 miles. The road distance is 134.3 miles.

How do I travel from Llangollen to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Llangollen to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £35 - £80.

How long does it take to get from Llangollen to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Llangollen to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Llangollen to Cardiff bus from?

Llangollen to Cardiff bus services, operated by Arriva Wales, depart from Parade Street 2 station.

Train or bus from Llangollen to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Llangollen to Cardiff is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £35 - £80. Alternatively, you can line 5 bus and bus, which costs and takes 8h 58m.

Where does the Llangollen to Cardiff bus arrive?

Llangollen to Cardiff bus services, operated by Arriva Wales, arrive at Wrexham Bus Station 1.

Can I drive from Llangollen to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Llangollen to Cardiff is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Llangollen to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1514+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Llangollen to Cardiff - 3 ways to travel via train, line 5 bus, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Llangollen and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Llangollen to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Parade Street 2 and arriving at Greyfriars Road Stop GJ via Wrexham Bus Station 1, Bus Station, Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.

There are 3 ways to get from Llangollen to Cardiff by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wrexham General to Cardiff CentralHolyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 20m
£38–78
Drive 133.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Llangollen to Cardiff133.5 mi
2h 49m
£34–49
Line 5 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Parade Street 2 to Wrexham Bus Station 15
2. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 1 to Bus Station2 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 3X76 / ...
4. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7T4
5. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to Greyfriars Road Stop GJX4
8h 58m

Llangollen to Cardiff by bus, foot, and train

55Weekly Services

4h 20mAverage Duration

£38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 147 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Llangollen, Wales and Cardiff, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Wrexham General to Cardiff Central every 4 hours. Tickets cost £35–75 and the journey takes 2h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parade Street 2 to Greyfriars Road Stop GJ via Wrexham Bus Station 1, Bus Station, Newtown Bus Station Stand 2, and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 in around 8h 58m.

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