What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Cynon Valley?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Cynon Valley is to drive which costs £5 - £8 and takes 43 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Cynon Valley?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Cynon Valley is to drive which takes 43 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Cynon Valley?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Greyfriars Road GF and arriving at Rhondda Hotel. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Cynon Valley?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Queen Street and arriving at Ystrad Rhondda. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 49 min.

How far is it from Cardiff to Cynon Valley?

The distance between Cardiff and Cynon Valley is 21 miles. The road distance is 20.8 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Cynon Valley without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Cynon Valley without a car is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs £7 - £11.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Cynon Valley?

The train from Cardiff Queen Street to Ystrad Rhondda takes 49 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Cynon Valley bus from?

Cardiff to Cynon Valley bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Greyfriars Road GF station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Cynon Valley train from?

Cardiff to Cynon Valley train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Queen Street station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Cynon Valley?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Cynon Valley is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs £7 - £11. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £12 and takes 2h 8m.

Where does the Cardiff to Cynon Valley bus arrive?

Cardiff to Cynon Valley bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Rhondda Hotel station.

Where does the Cardiff to Cynon Valley train arrive?

Cardiff to Cynon Valley train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Ystrad Rhondda station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Cynon Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Cynon Valley is 21 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Cardiff to Cynon Valley.

Where can I stay near Cynon Valley?

There are 646+ hotels available in Cynon Valley.

Cardiff to Cynon Valley - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Cynon Valley 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 Queen Street to Ystrad RhonddaCardiff Central - Treherbert
1h 25m
£7–11
Drive 20.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Cynon Valley20.7 mi
43 min
£6–8
Bus
1. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GF to Rhondda Hotel132
2h 8m
£8–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff to Cynon Valley20.7 mi
43 min
£45–60
Bus via Ferndale Hotel
1. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GF to Ferndale Hotel132
2h 8m
£8–12

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Distance: 20.5 mi
Duration: 1h 25m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Cynon Valley, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Queen Street to Ystrad Rhondda hourly. Tickets cost £7–11 and the journey takes 49 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach South Wales operates a bus from Greyfriars Road GF to Rhondda Hotel every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £8–12 and the journey takes 1h 35m.

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