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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Fochriw is to drive which costs £5 - £9 and takes 40 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Fochriw is to drive which takes 40 min and costs £5 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Fochriw?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Fochriw. However, there are services departing from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ and arriving at Fochriw Community Centre via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Fochriw?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Queen Street and arriving at Pontlottyn. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 51 min.

How far is it from Cardiff to Fochriw?

The distance between Cardiff and Fochriw is 21 miles. The road distance is 23.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Fochriw without a car is to train which takes 51 min and costs £8 - £12.

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

The train from Cardiff Queen Street to Pontlottyn takes 51 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Fochriw bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Fochriw train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Fochriw?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Fochriw is to train which takes 51 min and costs £8 - £12. Alternatively, you can bus and line 51 bus, which costs £10 - £16 and takes 2h 6m.

Where does the Cardiff to Fochriw bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Fochriw train arrive?

Cardiff to Fochriw train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Pontlottyn station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Fochriw?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Fochriw is 24 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Cardiff to Fochriw.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Fochriw?

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Where can I stay near Fochriw?

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Cardiff to Fochriw - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 51 bus, car

There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Fochriw by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Queen Street to PontlottynBridgend - Rhymney / ...
51 min
£8–12
Drive 23.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Fochriw23.6 mi
40 min
£6–9
Bus, line 51 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 11 to Fochriw Community Centre51
2h 6m
£10–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff to Fochriw23.6 mi
40 min
£50–65
Train, line 51 bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to BargoedBridgend - Rhymney / ...
2. Take the bus from Bargoed Interchange Stand 1 to Heol Iago Playground51
1h 42m
£10–12

Cardiff to Fochriw by train

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Distance: 21.3 mi
Duration: 51 min

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Queen Street to Pontlottyn hourly. Tickets cost £8–12 and the journey takes 51 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Fochriw Community Centre via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1 and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 11 in around 2h 6m.

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