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 station. However, there are services departing from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ and arriving at Dowlais Police Station via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Dowlais?

The distance between Cardiff and Dowlais is 29 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 train and line 35 bus which takes 1h 50m and costs £7 - £10.

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

It takes approximately 1h 50m 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.

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 751+ hotels available in Dowlais.

Cardiff to Dowlais - 4 ways to travel via train, line 35 bus, bus, car

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

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Train, line 35 bus
best
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 / ...
1h 50m
£8–10
Drive 25.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Dowlais25.1 mi
34 min
£7–9
Bus
1. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1X4
1h 53m
£9–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff to Dowlais25.1 mi
34 min
£55–70

Cardiff to Dowlais by train and bus

208Weekly Services

1h 50mAverage Duration

£8Cheapest Price

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Distance: 29 mi
Duration: 1h 50m

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 every 4 hours. Tickets cost £7–10 and the journey takes 56 min.

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