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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Gwent is to drive which costs £5 - £9 and takes 43 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Gwent is to drive which takes 43 min and costs £5 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Gwent?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Gwent. However, there are services departing from Greyfriars Road GH and arriving at Waterloo Terrace via Cwmbran Bus Station Stand A1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.

How far is it from Cardiff to Gwent?

The distance between Cardiff and Gwent is 33 miles. The road distance is 22.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Gwent without a car is to train which takes 1h 20m and costs £7 - £10.

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

It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from Cardiff to Gwent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Gwent bus from?

Cardiff to Gwent bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Greyfriars Road GH station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Gwent?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Gwent is to train which takes 1h 20m and costs £7 - £10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h.

Where does the Cardiff to Gwent bus arrive?

Cardiff to Gwent bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Cwmbran Bus Station Stand E.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Gwent?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Gwent is 23 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Cardiff to Gwent.

Where can I stay near Gwent?

There are 1721+ hotels available in Gwent.

Cardiff to Gwent - 6 ways to travel via train, line 26 bus, car, taxi, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Gwent by train, bus, car, or taxi

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Ebbw Vale Towntrain Maesteg - Ebbw Vale Town / ...
1h 20m
£8–10
Drive 22.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Gwentcar 22.7 mi
43 min
£6–9
Train, line 26 bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Newbridgetrain Maesteg - Ebbw Vale Town / ...
2. Take the bus from Co-op to Waterloo Terracebus 26
1h 38m
£10–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff to Gwenttaxi 22.7 mi
43 min
£50–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GH to Cwmbran Bus Station Stand Ebus X3
2. Take the bus from Cwmbran Bus Station Stand A1 to Waterloo Terracebus 62 / ...
2h
Line 26 bus
1. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Blackwood Bus Station Stand 9bus 26
2. Take the bus from Blackwood Bus Station Stand 8 to Waterloo Terracebus 26
2h 47m
£11–16

Cardiff to Gwent by train and bus

122Weekly Services

1h 20mAverage Duration

£8Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Gwent.

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Distance: 32.9 mi
Duration: 1h 20m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Gwent, Caerphilly, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Ebbw Vale Town hourly. Tickets cost £5–6 and the journey takes 55 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greyfriars Road GH to Waterloo Terrace via Cwmbran Bus Station Stand E and Cwmbran Bus Station Stand A1 in around 2h.

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