There are 3 ways to get from Ruthin to Cardiff by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Wrexham General to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 21m£29–113Bus
- Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station to Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickhobus Gma
- Take the bus from Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho to Sophia Gardensbus Gm4
6h 47m£39–53Drive 147.5 mi
- Drive from Ruthin to Cardiffcar 147.5 mi
3h 10m£36–52
Ruthin to Cardiff by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ruthin to Cardiff is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Ruthin to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Ruthin to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Ruthin War Memorial and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Wrexham Bus Station and Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
The distance between Ruthin and Cardiff is 156 miles. The road distance is 148.4 miles.
The best way to get from Ruthin to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs £29 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Ruthin to Cardiff, including transfers.
Ruthin to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Wrexham Bus Station.
The best way to get from Ruthin to Cardiff is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs £29 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 6h 47m.
Ruthin to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ruthin to Cardiff is 148 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Ruthin to Cardiff.
What companies run services between Ruthin, Wales and Cardiff, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Wrexham General to Cardiff Central every 4 hours. Tickets cost £26–110 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ruthin War Memorial to Sophia Gardens via Wrexham Fire Station, Wrexham Bus Station, and Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho in around 6h 47m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Wrexham General to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £26–110
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Wrexham Bus Station to Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £20–28
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £16–22
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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