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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Penderyn is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 46 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Penderyn is to drive which takes 46 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Penderyn?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Penderyn. However, there are services departing from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ and arriving at Capel Soar via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2 and Aberdare Bus Station Stand 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Penderyn?

The distance between Cardiff and Penderyn is 31 miles. The road distance is 29.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Penderyn without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 59m and costs £8 - £15.

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

It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Cardiff to Penderyn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Penderyn bus from?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Penderyn bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Penderyn?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Penderyn is 30 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Cardiff to Penderyn.

Where can I stay near Penderyn?

There are 610+ hotels available in Penderyn.

Cardiff to Penderyn - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 61 bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Penderyn 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 Capel Soar8
1h 59m
£9–15
Drive 29.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Penderyn29.6 mi
46 min
£8–11
Bus, line 61 bus
1. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5X4
2. Take the bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2 to Aberdare Bus Station61 / ...
3. Take the bus from Aberdare Bus Station Stand 10 to Capel Soar8
2h 27m
£11–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff to Penderyn29.6 mi
46 min
£65–80

Cardiff to Penderyn by train and bus

190Weekly Services

1h 59mAverage Duration

£9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 30.4 mi
Duration: 1h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Capel Soar via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2 and Aberdare Bus Station Stand 10 in around 2h 27m.

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