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How to get fromCardiff to Taff Trailby train, bus, car or taxi

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Cardiff Queen Street to Merthyr ValetrainAberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
    1h 7m
    £5–6
  2. Bus, line 81 bus

    1. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1busX4
    2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 12 to Aberfan Community Centrebus81
    1h 41m
    £9–14
  3. Drive 20.4 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Taff Trailcar20.4 mi
    34 min
    £6–8
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Cardiff to Taff Trailtaxi20.4 mi
    34 min
    £45–55

Cardiff to Taff Trail by bus and foot

Calendar144Weekly Services
Duration1h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£9Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Taff Trail, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Queen Street to Merthyr Vale hourly. Tickets cost £5–6 and the journey takes 46 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Taff Trail via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1, Merthyr Bus Station Stand 12, and Aberfan Community Centre in around 1h 41m.

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