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Compare train and bus for Pembroke Dock to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Pembroke Dock to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 49m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, while a train costs an average of $39.
Distance: 77 miles (124 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$39 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 49m Average total duration Fastest 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Pembroke Dock to Cardiff
Compare the available ways to get from Pembroke Dock to Cardiff, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Pembroke Dock to Cardiff:
A bus is $23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pembroke Dock to Cardiff costing on average $39.
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 5m.
Tickets start at around $39 compared to roughly $37 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$2. The journey takes 3h 19m versus 2h 3m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Pembroke Dock to Cardiff
How to get from Pembroke Dock to Cardiff by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Pembroke Dock to Cardiff is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:25 AM 3h45 Pembroke Dock 11:10 AM Cardiff $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
7:25 AM 3h45 Pembroke Dock 11:10 AM Cardiff $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
7:25 AM 3h45 Pembroke Dock 11:10 AM Cardiff $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
6:25 AM 3h45 Pembroke Dock 10:10 AM Cardiff $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Pembroke Dock to Cardiff:
A bus is $23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pembroke Dock to Cardiff costing on average $39.
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 5m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Pembroke Dock and Cardiff as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Pembroke Dock station (PMD) and arrive in Cardiff Central (CDF).
- Buses mostly depart from Pembroke Dock, A4139 and arrive in Cardiff, Sophia Gardens.
- Travel with National Express to go to Cardiff by bus.
- Travel with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway to go to Cardiff by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 2 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway.
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