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 54m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Gelligaer?

The distance between Cardiff and Gelligaer is 21 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 and bus which takes 1h 33m and costs .

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 Stop GJ station.

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 1847+ 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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bargoedtrain Bridgend - Rhymney / ...
2. Take the bus from Bargoed Interchange Stand 5 to Gelligaer Community Centrebus C17 / ...
1h 33m
Drive 16.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Gelligaercar 16.6 mi
27 min
£5–6
Train, bus via Caerphilly Interchange Stand 9
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Caerphillytrain Penarth - Caerphilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Caerphilly Interchange Stand 9 to Penywrlodbus C17
1h 44m
£6–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff to Gelligaertaxi 16.6 mi
27 min
£35–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5bus X4
2. Take the bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 6 to Gelligaer Community Centrebus X38
1h 54m

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Gelligaer.

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Distance: 20.9 mi
Duration: 1h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Gelligaer Community Centre via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 6 in around 1h 54m.

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