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.

Is there a direct bus between Powys and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Powys to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Crossways and arriving at Greyfriars Road GJ via Merthyr Bus Station 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Powys and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Powys to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Pen-y-Bont and arriving at Cardiff Central via Craven Arms. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.

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 via Craven Arms which takes 3h 34m and costs £75 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Powys to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Powys to Cardiff bus from?

Powys to Cardiff bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, depart from Crossways station.

Where do I catch the Powys to Cardiff train from?

Powys to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Pen-y-Bont station.

Train or bus from Powys to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Powys to Cardiff is to train via Craven Arms which takes 3h 34m and costs £75 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £65 and takes 4h 20m.

Where does the Powys to Cardiff bus arrive?

Powys to Cardiff bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, arrive at Merthyr Bus Station 7.

Where does the Powys to Cardiff train arrive?

Powys to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Craven Arms station.

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 1795+ hotels available in Cardiff.

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

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

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Train via Craven Arms
best
1. Take the train from Pen-y-Bont to Craven Armstrain Carmarthen - Shrewsbury / ...
2. Take the train from Craven Arms to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 34m
£79–114
Drive 76.7 mi
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1. Drive from Powys to Cardiffcar 76.7 mi
1h 59m
£20–28
Bus
1. Take the bus from Crossways to Merthyr Bus Station 7bus T4
2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Greyfriars Road GJbus X4
4h 20m
£48–61
Train
1. Take the train from Pen-y-Bont to Cardiff Centraltrain Shrewsbury - Cardiff Central
4h 23m
£82–114

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Distance: 122.1 mi
Duration: 3h 34m

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 34m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Powys to Greyfriars Road GJ via Crossways and Merthyr Bus Station 8 in around 4h 20m.

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