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 16 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 via Caerphilly Interchange Stand 9 which takes 1h 44m and costs £8 - £13.

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

It takes approximately 1h 44m 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 1747+ 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

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 via Caerphilly Interchange Stand 9
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Queen Street to CaerphillyPenarth - Caerphilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Caerphilly Interchange Stand 9 to PenywrlodC17
1h 44m
£9–12
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 BargoedBridgend - Rhymney / ...
2. Take the bus from Bargoed Interchange Stand 5 to Gelligaer Community CentreC17 / ...
1h 44m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff to Gelligaer16.6 mi
27 min
£35–50

Cardiff to Gelligaer by train and bus

55Weekly Services

1h 44mAverage Duration

£9Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Gelligaer.

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Distance: 16.4 mi
Duration: 1h 44m

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 Caerphilly, walk to Caerphilly Interchange Stand 9, then take the bus to Penywrlod. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Gelligaer Community Centre via Bargoed and Bargoed Interchange Stand 5 in around 1h 44m.

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