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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Porth is to drive which costs £3 - £6 and takes 26 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Porth is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs £35 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Porth?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Greyfriars Road GF and arriving at Pontypridd Road. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Porth?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Queen Street and arriving at Porth. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.

How far is it from Cardiff to Porth?

The distance between Cardiff and Porth is 15 miles. The road distance is 15.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Porth without a car is to train which takes 36 min and costs £5 - £10.

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

The train from Cardiff Queen Street to Porth takes 36 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Porth bus from?

Cardiff to Porth bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Greyfriars Road GF station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Porth train from?

Cardiff to Porth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Queen Street station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Porth?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Porth is to train which takes 36 min and costs £5 - £10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £7 - £11 and takes 1h 11m.

Where does the Cardiff to Porth bus arrive?

Cardiff to Porth bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Pontypridd Road station.

Where does the Cardiff to Porth train arrive?

Cardiff to Porth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Porth station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Porth?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Porth is 16 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Cardiff to Porth.

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

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Where can I stay near Porth?

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

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

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Cardiff to Porth by train

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Distance: 14.8 mi
Duration: 36 min

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Queen Street to Porth hourly. Tickets cost £5–10 and the journey takes 36 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach South Wales operates a bus from Greyfriars Road GF to Pontypridd Road every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £7–11 and the journey takes 1h 11m.

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