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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Glyncoch is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 24 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Glyncoch is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs £30 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Glyncoch?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Glyncoch. However, there are services departing from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ and arriving at Garth Avenue Upper via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Glyncoch?

The distance between Cardiff and Glyncoch is 12 miles. The road distance is 14.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Glyncoch without a car is to train which takes 41 min and costs £5 - £11.

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

It takes approximately 41 min to get from Cardiff to Glyncoch, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Glyncoch bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Glyncoch?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Glyncoch is to train which takes 41 min and costs £5 - £11. Alternatively, you can bus and line 102 bus, which costs and takes 1h 11m.

Where does the Cardiff to Glyncoch bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Glyncoch?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Glyncoch is 14 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Cardiff to Glyncoch.

Where can I stay near Glyncoch?

There are 954+ hotels available in Glyncoch.

Cardiff to Glyncoch - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 102 bus, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Queen Street to Pontypriddtrain Cardiff Bay - Pontypridd / ...
41 min
£5–11
Drive 14.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Glyncochcar 14.1 mi
24 min
£4–5
Bus, line 102 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 5 to Garth Avenue Upperbus 102 / ...
1h 11m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff to Glyncochtaxi 14.1 mi
24 min
£30–40
Train, line 102 bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pontypriddtrain Cardiff Central - Treherbert / ...
2. Take the bus from Sardis House D3 to Garth Avenue Upperbus 102 / ...
1h 27m

Cardiff to Glyncoch by train and bus

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Glyncoch.

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Distance: 12.4 mi
Duration: 41 min

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Queen Street to Pontypridd every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £4–8 and the journey takes 28 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Garth Avenue Upper via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5 in around 1h 11m.

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