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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Gelligaer is to drive which costs £4 - £6 and takes 27 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Gelligaer is to taxi which takes 27 min and costs £75 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Gelligaer?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Gelligaer. However, there are services departing from Greyfriars Road GJ and arriving at Hampton Close via Blackwood Bus Station Stand 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Gelligaer?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Gelligaer. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Queen Street and arriving at Ystrad Mynach via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Gelligaer?

The distance between Cardiff and Gelligaer is 15 miles. The road distance is 16.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Gelligaer without a car is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs £6 - £11.

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

It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Cardiff to Gelligaer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Gelligaer bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Gelligaer train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Gelligaer?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Gelligaer is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs £6 - £11. Alternatively, you can line 26 bus and line 11 bus, which costs and takes 2h 58m.

Where does the Cardiff to Gelligaer bus arrive?

Cardiff to Gelligaer bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Blackwood Bus Station Stand 9.

Where does the Cardiff to Gelligaer train arrive?

Cardiff to Gelligaer train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Ystrad Mynach station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Gelligaer?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Gelligaer is 17 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Cardiff to Gelligaer.

Where can I stay near Gelligaer?

There are 1875+ hotels available in Gelligaer.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Queen Street to Ystrad Mynachtrain Bridgend - Rhymney / ...
1h 33m
£6–11
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Queen Street to Caerphillytrain Penarth - Caerphilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Caerphilly Interchange Stand 9 to Plough and Harrowbus C9
1h 49m
£5–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff to Gelligaertaxi 16.6 mi
27 min
£75–95
Drive 16.6 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Gelligaercar 16.6 mi
27 min
£5–6
Line 26 bus, line 11 bus
1. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Blackwood Bus Station Stand 9bus 26
2. Take the bus from Blackwood Bus Station Stand 5 to Hampton Closebus 11
2h 58m

Cardiff to Gelligaer by train and bus

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Distance: 15 mi
Duration: 1h 33m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Queen Street to Ystrad Mynach every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £4–7 and the journey takes 27 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Hampton Close via Blackwood Bus Station Stand 5 in around 2h 58m.

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