How to travel from Cardiff to Tenby

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Compare bus and train for Cardiff to Tenby

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Tenby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $15.

Distance: 66 miles (107 km)

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Bus
Driving

$21

Average price

$16

Average price

Cheapest

$34

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 10m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 40m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 15m

Average total duration

2h 45m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 55m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

-

CO2 emissions

Transport for Wales

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Cardiff to Tenby is a bus with an average price of $16 (€13).

This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Tenby:

A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Tenby costing on average $21 (€17).

The fastest way to travel from Cardiff to Tenby is by train with an average journey time of 2h 40m.

Other travel options to Tenby take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 45m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Cardiff and Tenby including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Cardiff to Tenby among Omio's users.

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from Cardiff to Tenby

How to get from Cardiff to Tenby by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Cardiff to Tenby is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National ExpressNX112
    4:15 PM2h40
    Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
    6:55 PMTenby, Upper Park Rd
    $151One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX112
    4:15 PM2h40
    Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
    6:55 PMTenby, Upper Park Rd
    $151One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • National ExpressNX112
    4:15 PM2h40
    Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
    6:55 PMTenby, Upper Park Rd
    $151One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Transport for WalesG38280 · G38448
    12:06 PM3h34
    Cardiff Central (CDF)
    3:40 PMTenby station (TEN)
    $321One-way
    1 transfer
  • Transport for WalesG38899 · G39481
    2:52 PM3h36
    Cardiff Central (CDF)
    6:28 PMTenby station (TEN)
    $411One-way
    1 transfer
  • Transport for WalesG38852 · G38849_G39484
    5:07 PM3h48
    Cardiff Central (CDF)
    8:55 PMTenby station (TEN)
    $411One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX201 · NX508
    2:35 PM3h50
    Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
    6:25 PMTenby, Upper Park Rd
    $191One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Cardiff to Tenby

Travel to Tenby easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cardiff to Tenby.

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There are 2 options to travel between Cardiff and Tenby including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Cardiff to Tenby is a bus with an average price of $16 (€13).

This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Tenby:

A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Tenby costing on average $21 (€17).

The fastest way to travel from Cardiff to Tenby is by train with an average journey time of 2h 40m.

Other travel options to Tenby take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 45m.

The distance from Cardiff to Tenby is approximately 66 miles (107 km).
The average frequency per day from Cardiff to Tenby is:
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cardiff and Tenby as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cardiff to Tenby:
  • Trains mostly depart from Cardiff Central (CDF) and arrive in Tenby station (TEN).
  • Buses mostly depart from Cardiff, Sophia Gardens and arrive in Tenby, Upper Park Rd.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cardiff to Tenby, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR), Transport for Wales to go to Tenby by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Tenby by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Cardiff to Tenby with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales, Transport for Wales.
  • 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
Omio customers who travel from Cardiff to Tenby often also extend their vacation to go to Swansea, Carmarthen, London, Haverfordwest, Saundersfoot. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Tenby and these popular destinations at a great price.

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