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

By bus and train

To get from Gwynedd to Cardiff in Wales, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 5C bus from Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor station to Bangor Railway Station J, Bangor station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the AVANTI WEST COAST train and finally take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from Chester station to Cardiff Central station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 23 min.

323min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5C5C
Train - AVANTI WEST COAST
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Leaves from Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor
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    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5C5C
    Wait for bus
    5C
    Bangor
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bangor Railway Station J, Bangor
    ID gwnamgt
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bangor (Gwynedd)
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - AVANTI WEST COASTAVANTI WEST COAST
    Wait for train
    AVANTI WEST COAST
    Crewe
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    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chester
    ID CTR
    77 min
  • 7
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Swansea
  • 8
    Ride to train station Cardiff Central
    Ride to train station
    Cardiff Central
    181 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via T2, AVANTI WEST COAST and TRANSPORT FOR WALES

To get from Gwynedd to Cardiff in Wales, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the T2 bus from Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor station to Bangor Railway Station J, Bangor station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the AVANTI WEST COAST train and finally take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from Chester station to Cardiff Central station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 40 min.

340min
Walk to bus station
Bus - T2T2
Train - AVANTI WEST COAST
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Leaves from Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor
    ID gwnjgdm
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - T2T2
    Wait for bus
    T2
    Bangor
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bangor Railway Station J, Bangor
    ID gwnamgt
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bangor (Gwynedd)
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - AVANTI WEST COASTAVANTI WEST COAST
    Wait for train
    AVANTI WEST COAST
    Crewe
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chester
    ID CTR
    77 min
  • 7
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Swansea
  • 8
    Ride to train station Cardiff Central
    Ride to train station
    Cardiff Central
    181 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Gwynedd to Cardiff

The distance between Gwynedd, Wales and Cardiff, Wales is approximately 211.81 mi, which can typically be travelled in 323 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gwynedd to Cardiff 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 Gwynedd

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

Public transport stations close to Cardiff, Wales

Cardiff is located at Cardiff, Wales and the nearest public transport station is Wood Street Jr, Cardiff.

Train stations close to Cardiff:

  • Cardiff Central
  • Cardiff Bay
  • Heath

Bus stations close to Cardiff:

  • Wood Street Jr, Cardiff
  • Wood Street Jb, Cardiff
  • Wood Street Ja, Cardiff

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via T2, AVANTI WEST COAST and TRANSPORT FOR WALES

To get from Gwynedd to Cardiff in Wales, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the T2 bus from Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor station to Bangor Railway Station J, Bangor station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the AVANTI WEST COAST train and finally take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from Chester station to Cardiff Central station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 40 min.

340min
Walk to bus station
Bus - T2T2
Train - AVANTI WEST COAST
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Leaves from Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor
    ID gwnjgdm
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - T2T2
    Wait for bus
    T2
    Bangor
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bangor Railway Station J, Bangor
    ID gwnamgt
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bangor (Gwynedd)
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - AVANTI WEST COASTAVANTI WEST COAST
    Wait for train
    AVANTI WEST COAST
    Crewe
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chester
    ID CTR
    77 min
  • 7
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Swansea
  • 8
    Ride to train station Cardiff Central
    Ride to train station
    Cardiff Central
    181 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 323 minutes, using Bus line 5C, Bus line AVANTI WEST COAST, Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES.

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

    The alternative route takes 340 minutes, using Bus line T2, Bus line AVANTI WEST COAST, Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 23 min.

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

    The 5C bus line goes from Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor station near Gwynedd to Bangor station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Cardiff Central station near Cardiff in Wales

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

    The total travel time between Gwynedd and Cardiff in Wales by bus and train is about 5 hr 23 min.

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

    Get on the 5C bus from the Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor stop near Gwynedd in Wales.

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

    Get off the bus at the Cardiff Central station, which is closest to Cardiff in Wales.

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