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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 an average ticket price of $17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, while a train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 66 miles (107 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$35 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest |
3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration 3h 6m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Tenby to Cardiff
Compare the available ways to get from Tenby to Cardiff, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Tenby to Cardiff:
A bus is $19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tenby to Cardiff costing on average $35.
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 36m.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX1129:00 AM 3h15 Tenby, Upper Park Rd 12:15 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens $13 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
NX1129:00 AM 3h15 Tenby, Upper Park Rd 12:15 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens $13 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
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G150503:40 PM 2h34 Tenby station (TEN) 6:14 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) $53 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
G392423:40 PM 2h57 Tenby station (TEN) 6:37 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
G392635:39 PM 2h56 Tenby station (TEN) 8:35 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
G3920611:40 AM 2h58 Tenby station (TEN) 2:38 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
NX50810:20 AM 3h20 Tenby, Upper Park Rd 1:40 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens $13 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Tenby to Cardiff:
A bus is $19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tenby to Cardiff costing on average $35.
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 36m.
- Around 7 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 Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway to go to Cardiff by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Cardiff by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
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