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 £18 - £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 £18 - £28.

How far is it from Powys to Cardiff?

The distance between Powys and Cardiff is 83 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 bus and train via Bryn Gwy which takes 3h 14m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 14m 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 via Shrewsbury which takes 4h 13m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 24m.

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 1710+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Powys to Cardiff - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Powys to Cardiff by bus, train, 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.

Bus, train via Bryn Gwy
best
1. Take the bus from Bryn Gwy to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7bus T4
2. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cathaystrain Merthyr Tydfil - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 14m
Drive 76.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Powys to Cardiffcar 76.7 mi
1h 59m
£19–28
Train via Shrewsbury
1. Take the train from Pen-y-Bont to Shrewsburytrain Swansea - Shrewsbury / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 13m
£78–129
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Crossways to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7bus T4
2. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
3h 49m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Crossways to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7bus T4
2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to Greyfriars Road Stop GJbus X4
4h 24m
Train
1. Take the train from Pen-y-Bont to Cardiff Centraltrain Shrewsbury - Cardiff Central
4h 39m
£65–104

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Powys to Cardiff.

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Distance: 82.1 mi
Duration: 3h 14m

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 13m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Powys to Greyfriars Road Stop GJ via Crossways and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 in around 4h 24m.

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