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Compare train and bus for Tenby to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tenby to Cardiff 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 48m. 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 $22.
Distance: 66 miles (107 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$27 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest |
3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Tenby to Cardiff:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tenby to Cardiff costing on average $27 (€22).
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 5m.
Travel optionsfrom Tenby to Cardiff
How to get from Tenby to Cardiff by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Tenby to Cardiff is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
L650069:37 AM3h01Tenby station (TEN)12:38 PMCardiff Central (CDF)$231One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
NX1127:40 AM3h15Tenby, Upper Park Rd10:55 AMCardiff, Sophia Gardens$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
L65016+
P2280711:38 AM2h36Tenby station (TEN)2:14 PMCardiff Central (CDF)$361One-way1 transfer
Other options
L6501611:38 AM3h00Tenby station (TEN)2:38 PMCardiff Central (CDF)$261One-way0 transfers
L650251:38 PM3h00Tenby station (TEN)4:38 PMCardiff Central (CDF)$231One-way0 transfers
L65006+
P228039:37 AM2h40Tenby station (TEN)12:17 PMCardiff Central (CDF)$351One-way1 transfer
NX508 · NX11110:05 AM3h20Tenby, Upper Park Rd1:25 PMCardiff, Sophia Gardens$211One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Tenby to Cardiff:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tenby to Cardiff costing on average $27 (€22).
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 5m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Tenby and Cardiff as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Tenby station (TEN) and arrive in Cardiff Central (CDF).
- Buses mostly depart from Tenby, Upper Park Rd and arrive in Cardiff, Sophia Gardens.
- Travel with National Express to go to Cardiff by bus.
- Travel with Transport for Wales, Transport for Wales to go to Cardiff by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 2 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales, Transport for Wales.
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