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How to get fromPowys to Cardiffby bus, train or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Powys to Cardiff by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train via Hereford

    best
    1. Take the bus from Builders Arms to Railway Stationbus bus 461 / ...
    2. Take the train from Hereford to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    3h 32m
  2. Drive 76.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Powys to Cardiffcar car 76.7 mi
    1h 59m
    £19–27
  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Pen-y-Bont to Shrewsburytrain train Swansea - Shrewsbury / ...
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    4h 14m
    £74–111
  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Crossways to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T4
    2. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain train Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
    3h 48m
  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Crossways to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T4
    2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to Greyfriars Road Stop GJbus bus X4
    3h 59m

Questions & Answers

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 Shrewsbury in around 4h 14m. 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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