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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Cwmdare is to drive which costs £6 - £9 and takes 38 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Cwmdare is to drive which takes 38 min and costs £6 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Cwmdare?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Cwmdare. However, there are services departing from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ and arriving at Trecynon Cemetery via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Cwmdare?

The distance between Cardiff and Cwmdare is 25 miles. The road distance is 25 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Cwmdare without a car is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs £7 - £9.

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

It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Cardiff to Cwmdare, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Cwmdare bus from?

Cardiff to Cwmdare bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Cwmdare?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Cwmdare is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs £7 - £9. Alternatively, you can bus and line 9 bus, which costs £11 - £16 and takes 1h 56m.

Where does the Cardiff to Cwmdare bus arrive?

Cardiff to Cwmdare bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Cwmdare?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Cwmdare is 25 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Cardiff to Cwmdare.

Where can I stay near Cwmdare?

There are 554+ hotels available in Cwmdare.

Cardiff to Cwmdare - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 9 bus, car, and taxi

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to AberdareMerthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
1h 23m
£8–9
Drive 24.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Cwmdare24.9 mi
38 min
£7–9
Bus, line 9 bus
1. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1X4
2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 13 to Trecynon Cemetery89 / ...
1h 56m
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff to Cwmdare24.9 mi
38 min
£55–70

Cardiff to Cwmdare by train and bus

206Weekly Services

1h 23mAverage Duration

£8Cheapest Price

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Distance: 25 mi
Duration: 1h 23m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Aberdare hourly. Tickets cost £5–6 and the journey takes 1h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Trecynon Cemetery via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1 and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 13 in around 1h 56m.

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