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How to get from Cardiff to Gwynedd by bus and train?

From Cardiff to Gwynedd by bus and train

To get from Cardiff to Gwynedd in Wales, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from Cardiff Central station to Chester station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train and finally take the S2 bus from Bangor Railway Station H, Bangor station to Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 22 min.

322min
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Bus - S2S2
Walk to Gwynedd
Leaves from Cardiff Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Cardiff
  • 2
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Crewe
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chester
    ID CTR
    177 min
  • 4
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Holyhead
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bangor (Gwynedd)
    89 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bangor Railway Station H, Bangor
    ID gwnamgp
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - S2S2
    Wait for bus
    S2
    Gwastadnant
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor
    ID gwnjgdm
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to Gwynedd
    Walk to
    Gwynedd
    100 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Cardiff to Gwynedd by bus and train via TRANSPORT FOR WALES, TRANSPORT FOR WALES and 5C

To get from Cardiff to Gwynedd in Wales, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from Cardiff Central station to Chester station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train and finally take the 5C bus from Bangor Railway Station H, Bangor station to Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 36 min.

336min
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Bus - 5C5C
Walk to Gwynedd
Leaves from Cardiff Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Cardiff
  • 2
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Crewe
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chester
    ID CTR
    177 min
  • 4
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Holyhead
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bangor (Gwynedd)
    89 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bangor Railway Station H, Bangor
    ID gwnamgp
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5C5C
    Wait for bus
    5C
    Caernarfon
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor
    ID gwnjgdm
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to Gwynedd
    Walk to
    Gwynedd
    100 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Cardiff to Gwynedd

The distance between Cardiff, Wales and Gwynedd, Wales is approximately 210.18 mi, which can typically be travelled in 322 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cardiff to Gwynedd by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Wales – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Cardiff

Cardiff is located at Cardiff, Wales and the nearest public transport station is Philharmonic, Cardiff.

Train stations close to Cardiff:

  • Heath

Bus stations close to Cardiff:

  • Philharmonic, Cardiff
  • Philharmonic Jp, Cardiff
  • Lower St Mary Street Nb, Cardiff

Public transport stations close to Gwynedd, Wales

Gwynedd is located at Gwynedd, Wales and the nearest public transport station is Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor.

Bus stations close to Gwynedd:

  • Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor
  • Goleufryn, Bangor
  • Capel Beulah, Bangor

Alternative route from Cardiff to Gwynedd by bus and train via TRANSPORT FOR WALES, TRANSPORT FOR WALES and 5C

To get from Cardiff to Gwynedd in Wales, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from Cardiff Central station to Chester station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train and finally take the 5C bus from Bangor Railway Station H, Bangor station to Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 36 min.

336min
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Bus - 5C5C
Walk to Gwynedd
Leaves from Cardiff Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Cardiff
  • 2
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Crewe
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chester
    ID CTR
    177 min
  • 4
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Holyhead
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bangor (Gwynedd)
    89 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bangor Railway Station H, Bangor
    ID gwnamgp
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5C5C
    Wait for bus
    5C
    Caernarfon
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor
    ID gwnjgdm
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to Gwynedd
    Walk to
    Gwynedd
    100 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Gwynedd?

    The fastest way takes 322 minutes, using Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES, Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES, Bus line S2.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Cardiff to Gwynedd?

    The alternative route takes 336 minutes, using Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES, Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES, Bus line 5C.

  • Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Gwynedd in Wales?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 22 min.

  • Which train line goes from Cardiff to Gwynedd in Wales?

    The TRANSPORT FOR WALES train line goes from Crewe station near Cardiff to Chester station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Chester station near Gwynedd in Wales

  • How long does it take to travel from Cardiff to Gwynedd in Wales by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Cardiff and Gwynedd in Wales by train and bus is about 5 hr 22 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Cardiff to get to Gwynedd in Wales?

    Get on the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from the Crewe station near Cardiff in Wales.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Cardiff and Gwynedd in Wales?

    Get off the train at the Chester stop, which is closest to Gwynedd in Wales.

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