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How to get fromCardiff to Pontcysyllteby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wrexham Generaltrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    4h 18m
    £47–77
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus bus T4
    2. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 1 to Bus Stationbus bus x76
    8h 15m
    £18–26
  3. Drive  130 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Pontcysylltecar car 130 mi
    2h 44m
    £33–47
  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus X5
    4h 47m
    £37–60

Cardiff to Pontcysyllte by train and bus

Calendar54Weekly Services
Duration4h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£47Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Pontcysyllte, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Wrexham General every 4 hours. Tickets cost £45–75 and the journey takes 2h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Queen Street via Merthyr Bus Station 2, Newtown Bus Station Stand 1, and Bus Station in around 8h 15m.

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