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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Nelson is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 26 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Nelson is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs £40 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Nelson?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Nelson station. However, there are services departing from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ and arriving at Nelson Bus Station Stand 1 via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Nelson?

The distance between Cardiff and Nelson is 15 miles. The road distance is 17.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Nelson without a car is to train which takes 58 min and costs £7 - £10.

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

It takes approximately 58 min to get from Cardiff to Nelson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Nelson bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Nelson?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Nelson is to train which takes 58 min and costs £7 - £10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 4m.

Where does the Cardiff to Nelson bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Nelson?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Nelson is 18 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Cardiff to Nelson.

Where can I stay near Nelson?

There are 1739+ hotels available in Nelson.

Cardiff to Nelson - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Nelson 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
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Queen Street to Ystrad Mynachtrain Bridgend - Rhymney / ...
58 min
£7–10
Drive 17.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Nelsoncar 17.5 mi
26 min
£5–7
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 6 to Nelson Bus Station Stand 1bus X38 / ...
1h 4m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff to Nelsontaxi 17.5 mi
26 min
£40–50

Cardiff to Nelson by train and bus

190Weekly Services

58 minAverage Duration

£7Cheapest Price

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Distance: 14.7 mi
Duration: 58 min

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Queen Street to Ystrad Mynach every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £5–7 and the journey takes 27 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Nelson Bus Station Stand 1 via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 6 in around 1h 4m.

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