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.

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.

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 1876+ hotels available in Gelligaer.

Cardiff to Gelligaer - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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

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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 Queen Street to Caerphillytrain Penarth - Caerphilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Caerphilly Interchange Stand 9 to Penywrlodbus C17
1h 40m
£6–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff to Gelligaertaxi 16.6 mi
27 min
£35–50

Questions & Answers

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?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Gelligaer. However, you can take the train to Bargoed, walk to Bargoed Interchange Stand 5, then take the bus to Gelligaer Community Centre. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Queen Street to Penywrlod via Caerphilly and Caerphilly Interchange Stand 9 in around 1h 40m.

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