How to get from Cardiff to Penygroes
3 ways, 191 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Tuesday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
3 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Trainbest | 4h 40m | £94–260 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 4h 51m | £23–31 estimated |
| Taxi | 4h 51m | £365–520 estimated |
Departures today
- 09:12 → 13:524h 40m · directTransport for Wales TfW Rail£94–245
- 09:39 → 15:325h 53m · 2 changesTransport for Wales TfW Rail£95–253
- 09:40 → 15:325h 52m · 3 changesFirst South & West Wales 304£100–260
- 11:12 → 15:564h 44m · directTransport for Wales TfW Rail£94–245
- 11:39 → 17:325h 53m · 2 changesTransport for Wales TfW Rail£95–253
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Penygroes?
- The fastest way is by train: about 4h 40m door to door. The straight-line distance is 191 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Cardiff to Penygroes?
- Drive is the cheapest, from £23. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Cardiff to Penygroes?
- Yes. Today's timetable shows 2 direct trains, the fastest taking 4h 40m. Fares run £94–260 across classes.
- How far is Penygroes from Cardiff by road?
- About 259 km, roughly 4h 51m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around £23–31; tolls and parking are extra.