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

The cheapest way to get from Maentwrog to Cardiff is to drive and bus which costs £28 - £45 and takes 7h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maentwrog to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct train between Maentwrog and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Maentwrog to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Plas Halt and arriving at Cardiff Central via Blaenau Ffestiniog and Llandudno Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.

How far is it from Maentwrog to Cardiff?

The distance between Maentwrog and Cardiff is 178 miles. The road distance is 136.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Maentwrog to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 7h 29m and costs £70 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Maentwrog to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maentwrog to Cardiff train from?

Maentwrog to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Blaenau Ffestiniog station.

Where does the Maentwrog to Cardiff train arrive?

Maentwrog to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Llandudno Junction station.

Can I drive from Maentwrog to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Maentwrog to Cardiff is 136 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Maentwrog to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1764+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Maentwrog to Cardiff - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Maentwrog to Cardiff by car, bus, or train

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Drive, bus
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1. Drive from Maentwrog to Park Avenuecar
2. Take the bus from Park Avenue to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
3. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1bus T1 / ...
4. Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Sophia Gardensbus 112 / ...
7h 6m
£29–42
Train
1. Take the train from Blaenau Ffestiniog to Llandudno Junctiontrain Blaenau Ffestiniog - Llandudno / ...
2. Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
7h 29m
£74–124
Drive 135.7 mi
1. Drive from Maentwrog to Cardiffcar 135.7 mi
3h 15m
£34–49
Train via Shrewsbury
1. Take the train from Minffordd to Machynllethtrain
2. Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 50m
£69–118

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Distance: 176.5 mi
Duration: 7h 6m

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

You can take a train from Plas Halt to Cardiff Central via Blaenau Ffestiniog and Llandudno Junction in around 7h 29m.

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