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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Dowlais is to drive which costs £6 - £9 and takes 34 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Dowlais is to drive which takes 34 min and costs £6 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Dowlais?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Dowlais. However, there are services departing from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ and arriving at Flats via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Dowlais?

The distance between Cardiff and Dowlais is 26 miles. The road distance is 25.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Dowlais without a car is to bus which takes 2h 3m and costs £9 - £13.

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

It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Cardiff to Dowlais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Dowlais bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Dowlais?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Dowlais is to bus which takes 2h 3m and costs £9 - £13. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £7 - £9 and takes 2h 5m.

Where does the Cardiff to Dowlais bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Dowlais?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Dowlais is 25 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Cardiff to Dowlais.

Where can I stay near Dowlais?

There are 745+ hotels available in Dowlais.

Cardiff to Dowlais - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Dowlais by bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1X4
2h 3m
£9–13
Drive 25.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Dowlais25.1 mi
34 min
£7–9
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Queen Street to Merthyr TydfilPontypridd - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
2h 5m
£8–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff to Dowlais25.1 mi
34 min
£55–70
Train, line 35 bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr TydfilAberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 5 to Dowlais Library35 / ...
2h 26m
£8–14

Cardiff to Dowlais by bus

8Weekly Buses

2h 3mAverage Duration

£9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 26.3 mi
Duration: 2h 3m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Dowlais, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough, Wales?

Stagecoach South Wales operates a bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1 once daily. Tickets cost £7–10 and the journey takes 56 min. Alternatively, Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Queen Street to Merthyr Tydfil hourly. Tickets cost £5–6 and the journey takes 58 min.

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