What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff Bay (Water) to Treforest?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Bay (Water) to Treforest is to drive which costs £4 - £6 and takes 33 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff Bay (Water) to Treforest?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff Bay (Water) to Treforest is to train which takes 26 min and costs £4 - £7.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff Bay (Water) and Treforest?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff Bay (Water) to Treforest. However, there are services departing from Prospect Place and arriving at Castle Inn Bridge via Greyfriars Road GF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff Bay (Water) and Treforest?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Bay and arriving at Trefforest. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.

How far is it from Cardiff Bay (Water) to Treforest?

The distance between Cardiff Bay (Water) and Treforest is 12 miles. The road distance is 16.6 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff Bay (Water) to Treforest without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff Bay (Water) to Treforest without a car is to train which takes 26 min and costs £4 - £7.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff Bay (Water) to Treforest?

The train from Cardiff Bay to Trefforest takes 26 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Bay (Water) to Treforest bus from?

Cardiff Bay (Water) to Treforest bus services, operated by Cardiff Bus, depart from Prospect Place station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Bay (Water) to Treforest train from?

Cardiff Bay (Water) to Treforest train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Bay station.

Train or bus from Cardiff Bay (Water) to Treforest?

The best way to get from Cardiff Bay (Water) to Treforest is to train which takes 26 min and costs £4 - £7. Alternatively, you can line 9 bus and line 132 bus, which costs £7 - £11 and takes 1h 33m.

Where does the Cardiff Bay (Water) to Treforest bus arrive?

Cardiff Bay (Water) to Treforest bus services, operated by Cardiff Bus, arrive at Lower St Mary Street NB station.

Where does the Cardiff Bay (Water) to Treforest train arrive?

Cardiff Bay (Water) to Treforest train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Trefforest station.

Can I drive from Cardiff Bay (Water) to Treforest?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff Bay (Water) to Treforest is 17 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Cardiff Bay (Water) to Treforest.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff Bay (Water) to Treforest?

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Where can I stay near Treforest?

There are 1735+ hotels available in Treforest.

Cardiff Bay (Water) to Treforest - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 9 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff Bay (Water) to Treforest by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Bay to TrefforestCardiff Bay - Pontypridd
26 min
£4–7
Line 9 bus, line 132 bus
1. Take the bus from Prospect Place to Lower St Mary Street NB9
2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GF to Castle Inn Bridge132
1h 33m
£8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff Bay (Water) to Treforest16.5 mi
33 min
£35–45
Drive 16.5 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff Bay (Water) to Treforest16.5 mi
33 min
£5–6

Cardiff Bay (Water) to Treforest by train

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Distance: 11.8 mi
Duration: 26 min

What companies run services between Cardiff Bay (Water), Wales and Treforest, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Bay to Trefforest hourly. Tickets cost £4–7 and the journey takes 26 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Prospect Place to Castle Inn Bridge via Lower St Mary Street NB and Greyfriars Road GF in around 1h 33m.

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