What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Rest Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Rest Bay is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 38 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Rest Bay?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Rest Bay is to drive which takes 38 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Rest Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Rest Bay. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Forge via Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Rest Bay?

The distance between Cardiff and Rest Bay is 29 miles. The road distance is 28 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Rest Bay without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Rest Bay without a car is to train and bus via Porthcawl Metrolink 3 which takes 1h 2m and costs £9 - £14.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Rest Bay?

It takes approximately 1h 2m to get from Cardiff to Rest Bay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Rest Bay bus from?

Cardiff to Rest Bay bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where does the Cardiff to Rest Bay bus arrive?

Cardiff to Rest Bay bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Sarn Odeon station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Rest Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Rest Bay is 28 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Cardiff to Rest Bay.

Where can I stay near Rest Bay?

There are 891+ hotels available in Rest Bay.

Cardiff to Rest Bay - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to Rest Bay 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 via Porthcawl Metrolink 3
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to BridgendEbbw Vale Town - Maesteg / ...
2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4X2
1h 2m
£10–14
Drive 27.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Rest Bay27.8 mi
38 min
£7–10
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to BridgendEbbw Vale Town - Maesteg / ...
2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 to Lias RoadX2
1h 45m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff to Rest Bay27.8 mi
38 min
£60–75
Bus, line 63 bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Sarn OdeonUk910 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Forge63
1h 18m
Train, line 63 bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to BridgendEbbw Vale Town - Maesteg / ...
2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6 to Forge63
1h 22m
Line 201 bus, line 63 bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Sarn Odeon201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Forge63
1h 23m

Cardiff to Rest Bay by train and bus

488Weekly Services

1h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 28.9 mi
Duration: 1h 2m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Rest Bay, Wales?

You can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Forge via Sarn Odeon in around 1h 18m.

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