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 Kingsway GD and arriving at Hillside Cottages via Queensway Q6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Gwent?

The distance between Cardiff and Gwent is 34 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 and bus which takes 1h 28m and costs £7 - £10.

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

It takes approximately 1h 28m 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 FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where does the Cardiff to Gwent bus arrive?

Cardiff to Gwent bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Queensway Q1 station.

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 1682+ hotels available in Gwent.

Cardiff to Gwent - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 56 bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Ebbw Vale TownMaesteg - Ebbw Vale Town / ...
2. Take the bus from Ebbw Vale Learning Zone Stand 4 to Waterloo Terrace62 / ...
1h 28m
£8–10
Drive 22.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Gwent22.7 mi
43 min
£6–9
Bus, line 56 bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Queensway Q1Uk042 / ...
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q6 to Hillside Cottages56
2h 37m
£9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff to Gwent22.7 mi
43 min
£50–65
Line 30 bus, line 56 bus
1. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 14 to Friars Walk 1530
2. Take the bus from Market Square 20 to Hillside Cottages56
2h 58m
£8–11

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Gwent.

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Distance: 33.3 mi
Duration: 1h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Hillside Cottages via Queensway Q6 in around 2h 37m.

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