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

The cheapest way to get from Powys to Cardiff is to drive which costs £19 - £28 and takes 1h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Powys to Cardiff is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs £19 - £28.

How far is it from Powys to Cardiff?

The distance between Powys and Cardiff is 123 miles. The road distance is 77.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Powys to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs £45 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Powys to Cardiff, including transfers.

Train or bus from Powys to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Powys to Cardiff is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs £45 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 59m.

Can I drive from Powys to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Powys to Cardiff is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Powys to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1537+ hotels available in Cardiff.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Pen-y-Bont to Craven ArmsCarmarthen - Shrewsbury / ...
2. Take the train from Craven Arms to Cardiff CentralManchester Piccadilly - Port Talbot Parkway / ...
3h 29m
£48–80
Drive 76.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Powys to Cardiff76.7 mi
1h 59m
£20–28
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Crossways to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7T4
2. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff CentralMerthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
3h 47m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Crossways to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7T4
2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to Greyfriars Road Stop GJX4
3h 59m

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Distance: 122.1 mi
Duration: 3h 29m

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

You can take a vehicle from Powys to Cardiff Central via Pen-y-Bont and Craven Arms in around 3h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Powys to Greyfriars Road Stop GJ via Crossways and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 in around 3h 59m.

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