There are 6 ways to get from Llanidloes to Cardiff Airport (CWL) by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Caersws to ShrewsburyAberystwyth - Shrewsbury / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff CentralManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 34m£69–128Drive 90 mi
cheapest- Drive from Llanidloes to Cardiff Airport (CWL)90 mi
2h 13m£23–32Bus, train
- Take the bus from Hillfield to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7T4
- Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff CentralMerthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
4h 47mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Llanidloes to Cardiff-CWL90 mi
2h 13mBus, line 304 bus via Greyfriars Road Stop GJ
- Take the bus from Hillfield to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7T4
- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to Greyfriars Road Stop GJX4
- Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Cardiff Airport304
5h 55mBus, line 304 bus
- Take the bus from Red Lion Hotel to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7T4
- Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Cardiff Airport304
6h 13m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Llanidloes to Cardiff Airport (CWL) is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Llanidloes to Cardiff Airport (CWL) is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs £22 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Llanidloes to Cardiff Airport (CWL). However, there are services departing from Hillfield and arriving at Cardiff Airport via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8, Kingsway GR and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
The distance between Llanidloes and Cardiff Airport (CWL) is 168 miles. The road distance is 90.5 miles.
The best way to get from Llanidloes to Cardiff Airport (CWL) without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs £65 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Llanidloes to Cardiff Airport (CWL), including transfers.
Llanidloes to Cardiff Airport (CWL) bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, depart from Hillfield station.
The best way to get from Llanidloes to Cardiff Airport (CWL) is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus and line 304 bus via Greyfriars Road Stop GJ, which costs and takes 5h 55m.
Llanidloes to Cardiff Airport (CWL) bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, arrive at Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7.
Yes, the driving distance between Llanidloes to Cardiff Airport (CWL) is 91 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Llanidloes to Cardiff Airport (CWL).
What companies run services between Llanidloes, Wales and Cardiff Airport (CWL), Wales?
You can take a vehicle from Llanidloes to Cardiff Airport via Caersws, Shrewsbury, Cardiff Central, Barry, and Barry Hotel in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hillfield to Cardiff Airport via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8, Greyfriars Road Stop GJ, Kingsway GR, Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 12, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 in around 5h 55m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Caersws to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- celtic-travel.co.uk
Bus from Hillfield to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.celtic-travel.co.uk/
Bus from Red Lion Hotel to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.celtic-travel.co.uk/
Bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to Greyfriars Road Stop GJ
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Phone
- +44 1792 57 22 55
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Cardiff Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
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