The average bus between Cardiff and Gelligaer takes 2h 29m and the fastest bus takes 2h 11m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Gelligaer. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Cardiff and Gelligaer. The earliest departure is at 8:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 1:30 PM which arrives into Gelligaer at 4:26 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 11m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Cardiff to Gelligaer? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Gelligaer. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Gelligaer station via Blackwood Bus Station Stand 9 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
Cardiff to Gelligaer bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Greyfriars Road GJ station.
Cardiff to Gelligaer bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Hampton Close station.
The distance between Cardiff and Gelligaer is 21.2 km. The road distance is 45 km.
You can take a bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Hampton Close via Blackwood Bus Station Stand 5 in around 2h 58m.