There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Snowdon by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Totnestrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
3h 36m£103–168Drive 131.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cardiff to Snowdoncar 131.8 mi
2h 31m£33–48Bus
- Take the bus from Park Place to Public Transport Interchangebus 216
- Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Marley Mansionbus Fal
5h£53–69Train via Taunton
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tauntontrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
- Take the train from Taunton to Totnestrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
3h 43m£110–167
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Snowdon is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Snowdon is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Snowdon. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Marley Mansion via Public Transport Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Snowdon. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Totnes via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
The distance between Cardiff and Snowdon is 153 miles. The road distance is 132.6 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Snowdon without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs £100 - £170.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Cardiff to Snowdon, including transfers.
Cardiff to Snowdon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.
Cardiff to Snowdon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Snowdon is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £70 and takes 5h.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Snowdon, England?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Snowdon via Bristol Temple Meads and Totnes in around 3h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Snowdon via Public Transport Interchange and Marley Mansion in around 5h.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Totnes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Taunton to Totnes
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Totnes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Taunton to Totnes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Park Place to Public Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- National Express
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- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Public Transport Interchange to Marley Mansion
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
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Booking & Getting There
Cardiff to Snowdon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Public Transport Interchange station.
Cardiff to Snowdon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Snowdon is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Cardiff to Snowdon.
There are 1718+ hotels available in Snowdon.