How to travel from Tenby to Cardiff

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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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Train
Bus

$27

Average price

$15

Average price

Cheapest

3h 18m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 48m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 35m

Average total duration

3h 5m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.1 - 0.3kg

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 Tenby to Cardiff is a bus with an average price of $15 (€12).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Tenby to Cardiff is by train with an average journey time of 2h 48m.

Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 5m.

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

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from Tenby to Cardiff

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • Transport for WalesL65006
    9:37 AM3h01
    Tenby station (TEN)
    12:38 PMCardiff Central (CDF)
    $231One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX112
    7:40 AM3h15
    Tenby, Upper Park Rd
    10:55 AMCardiff, Sophia Gardens
    $171One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Transport for WalesL65016+Great Western RailwayP22807
    11:38 AM2h36
    Tenby station (TEN)
    2:14 PMCardiff Central (CDF)
    $361One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Transport for WalesL65016
    11:38 AM3h00
    Tenby station (TEN)
    2:38 PMCardiff Central (CDF)
    $261One-way
    0 transfers
  • Transport for WalesL65025
    1:38 PM3h00
    Tenby station (TEN)
    4:38 PMCardiff Central (CDF)
    $231One-way
    0 transfers
  • Transport for WalesL65006+Great Western RailwayP22803
    9:37 AM2h40
    Tenby station (TEN)
    12:17 PMCardiff Central (CDF)
    $351One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX508 · NX111
    10:05 AM3h20
    Tenby, Upper Park Rd
    1:25 PMCardiff, Sophia Gardens
    $211One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Tenby to Cardiff

Travel to Cardiff 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 Tenby to Cardiff.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Tenby and Cardiff including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Tenby to Cardiff is a bus with an average price of $15 (€12).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Tenby to Cardiff is by train with an average journey time of 2h 48m.

Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 5m.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Tenby to Cardiff:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Tenby to Cardiff, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Cardiff by bus.
  • Travel with Transport for Wales, Transport for Wales to go to Cardiff by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Tenby to Cardiff with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
  • 2 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales, Transport for Wales.
Omio customers who travel from Tenby to Cardiff often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bristol, Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cardiff and these popular destinations at a great price.

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