What is the cheapest way to get from Abercanaid to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Abercanaid to Cardiff is to drive which costs £5 - £9 and takes 32 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Abercanaid to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Abercanaid to Cardiff is to drive which takes 32 min and costs £5 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Abercanaid and Cardiff?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hoovers Main Gate and arriving at Greyfriars Road Stop GJ. Services depart every three hours, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 58 min.

Is there a direct train between Abercanaid and Cardiff?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Pentre-Bach and arriving at Cathays. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 48 min.

How far is it from Abercanaid to Cardiff?

The distance between Abercanaid and Cardiff is 21 miles. The road distance is 23.5 miles.

How do I travel from Abercanaid to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Abercanaid to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 48 min and costs £8 - £14.

How long does it take to get from Abercanaid to Cardiff?

The train from Pentre-Bach to Cathays takes 48 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Abercanaid to Cardiff bus from?

Abercanaid to Cardiff bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Hoovers Main Gate station.

Where do I catch the Abercanaid to Cardiff train from?

Abercanaid to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Pentre-Bach station.

Train or bus from Abercanaid to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Abercanaid to Cardiff is to train which takes 48 min and costs £8 - £14. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 - £10 and takes 58 min.

Where does the Abercanaid to Cardiff bus arrive?

Abercanaid to Cardiff bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Greyfriars Road Stop GJ station.

Where does the Abercanaid to Cardiff train arrive?

Abercanaid to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cathays station.

Can I drive from Abercanaid to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Abercanaid to Cardiff is 23 miles. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from Abercanaid to Cardiff.

How do I get a train ticket from Abercanaid to Cardiff?

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Abercanaid to Cardiff - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Abercanaid to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Pentre-Bach to Cathaystrain Merthyr Tydfil - Cardiff Central / ...
48 min
£8–14
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hoovers Main Gate to Greyfriars Road Stop GJbus X4
58 min
£6–10
Drive 23.3 mi
1. Drive from Abercanaid to Cardiffcar 23.3 mi
32 min
£6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Abercanaid to Cardifftaxi 23.3 mi
32 min
£50–65

Abercanaid to Cardiff by train

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Distance: 20.9 mi
Duration: 48 min

What companies run services between Abercanaid, Wales and Cardiff, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Pentre-Bach to Cathays hourly. Tickets cost £8–14 and the journey takes 48 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach South Wales operates a bus from Hoovers Main Gate to Greyfriars Road Stop GJ every 3 hours. Tickets cost £6–10 and the journey takes 58 min.

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