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 £35 - £50.

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 Stop GJ and arriving at Gelligaer Community Centre via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.

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 1m and costs £7 - £9.

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

It takes approximately 1h 1m 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 Stop GJ station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Gelligaer?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Gelligaer is to train which takes 1h 1m and costs £7 - £9. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 27m.

Where does the Cardiff to Gelligaer bus arrive?

Cardiff to Gelligaer bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5.

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 1722+ hotels available in Gelligaer.

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

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 MynachBridgend - Rhymney / ...
1h 1m
£8–9
Drive 16.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Gelligaer16.6 mi
27 min
£5–6
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to CaerphillyPenarth - Caerphilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Caerphilly Interchange Stand 9 to PenywrlodC17
1h 16m
£9–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff to Gelligaer16.6 mi
27 min
£35–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5X4
2. Take the bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 6 to Gelligaer Community CentreX38
1h 27m

Cardiff to Gelligaer by train and bus

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1h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 15 mi
Duration: 1h 1m

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 £6 and the journey takes 27 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Gelligaer Community Centre via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 6 in around 1h 27m.

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