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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Hirwaun is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 41 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Hirwaun is to drive which takes 41 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Hirwaun?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Hirwaun. However, there are services departing from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ and arriving at Clock via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Hirwaun?

The distance between Cardiff and Hirwaun is 28 miles. The road distance is 27.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Hirwaun without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 36m and costs £7 - £10.

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

It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Cardiff to Hirwaun, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Hirwaun bus from?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Hirwaun bus arrive?

Cardiff to Hirwaun bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Hirwaun?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Hirwaun is 27 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Cardiff to Hirwaun.

Where can I stay near Hirwaun?

There are 626+ hotels available in Hirwaun.

Cardiff to Hirwaun - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 9 bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Hirwaun 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 AberdareMerthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
2. Take the bus from Aberdare Bus Station Stand 10 to Clock89 / ...
1h 36m
£8–10
Drive 27.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Hirwaun27.1 mi
41 min
£7–10
Bus, line 9 bus
1. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1X4
2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 13 to Clock89 / ...
1h 45m
£10–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff to Hirwaun27.1 mi
41 min
£60–75

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Hirwaun.

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Distance: 27.9 mi
Duration: 1h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Clock via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1 and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 13 in around 1h 45m.

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