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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Ystrad is to drive which costs £4 - £8 and takes 36 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Ystrad is to drive which takes 36 min and costs £4 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Ystrad?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Ystrad. However, there are services departing from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ and arriving at Gelligaled Inn via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Ystrad?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Queen Street and arriving at Ystrad Rhondda. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 49 min.

How far is it from Cardiff to Ystrad?

The distance between Cardiff and Ystrad is 19 miles. The road distance is 19.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Ystrad without a car is to train which takes 49 min and costs £7 - £11.

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

The train from Cardiff Queen Street to Ystrad Rhondda takes 49 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Ystrad bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Ystrad train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Ystrad?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Ystrad is to train which takes 49 min and costs £7 - £11. Alternatively, you can bus and line 120 bus, which costs £7 - £12 and takes 1h 24m.

Where does the Cardiff to Ystrad bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Ystrad train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Ystrad?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Ystrad is 20 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Cardiff to Ystrad.

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

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Where can I stay near Ystrad?

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Cardiff to Ystrad - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 120 bus, car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Queen Street to Ystrad RhonddaCardiff Central - Treherbert / ...
49 min
£7–11
Drive 19.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Ystrad19.8 mi
36 min
£5–8
Bus, line 120 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 9 to Gelligaled Inn120 / ...
1h 24m
£7–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff to Ystrad19.8 mi
36 min
£45–55

Cardiff to Ystrad by train

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Distance: 18.6 mi
Duration: 49 min

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Ystrad, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Queen Street to Ystrad Rhondda hourly. Tickets cost £7–11 and the journey takes 49 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Gelligaled Inn via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 9 in around 1h 24m.

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