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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Pentrebach is to drive which costs £5 - £8 and takes 30 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Pentrebach is to drive which takes 30 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Pentrebach?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ and arriving at Hoovers Sports. Services depart every three hours, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 53 min.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Pentrebach?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cathays and arriving at Pentre-Bach. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 49 min.

How far is it from Cardiff to Pentrebach?

The distance between Cardiff and Pentrebach is 21 miles. The road distance is 22.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Pentrebach without a car is to train which takes 49 min and costs £8 - £14.

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

The train from Cathays to Pentre-Bach takes 49 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Pentrebach bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Pentrebach train from?

Cardiff to Pentrebach train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cathays station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Pentrebach?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Pentrebach is to train which takes 49 min and costs £8 - £14. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 - £10 and takes 53 min.

Where does the Cardiff to Pentrebach bus arrive?

Cardiff to Pentrebach bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Hoovers Sports station.

Where does the Cardiff to Pentrebach train arrive?

Cardiff to Pentrebach train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Pentre-Bach station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Pentrebach?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Pentrebach is 22 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Cardiff to Pentrebach.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Pentrebach?

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

There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Pentrebach by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cathays to Pentre-Bachtrain Cardiff Central - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
49 min
£8–14
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Hoovers Sportsbus X4
53 min
£6–10
Drive 22.3 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Pentrebachcar 22.3 mi
30 min
£6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff to Pentrebachtaxi 22.3 mi
30 min
£50–60

Cardiff to Pentrebach by train

213Weekly Trains

49 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 20.9 mi
Duration: 49 min

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Pentrebach, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cathays to Pentre-Bach hourly. Tickets cost £8–14 and the journey takes 49 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach South Wales operates a bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Hoovers Sports every 3 hours. Tickets cost £6–10 and the journey takes 53 min.

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