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

The cheapest way to get from Dowlais to Cardiff is to drive which costs £6 - £9 and takes 34 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Dowlais to Cardiff is to drive which takes 34 min and costs £6 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Dowlais and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Dowlais station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Dowlais Police Station and arriving at Greyfriars Road Stop GJ via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.

How far is it from Dowlais to Cardiff?

The distance between Dowlais and Cardiff is 25 miles. The road distance is 25.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dowlais to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs £7 - £9.

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

It takes approximately 1h 24m to get from Dowlais to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dowlais to Cardiff bus from?

Dowlais to Cardiff bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8.

Train or bus from Dowlais to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Dowlais to Cardiff is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs £7 - £9. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £13 and takes 1h 47m.

Where does the Dowlais to Cardiff bus arrive?

Dowlais to Cardiff bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Greyfriars Road Stop GJ station.

Can I drive from Dowlais to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Dowlais to Cardiff is 25 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Dowlais to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1568+ hotels available in Cardiff.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Dowlais to Cardiff 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
best
1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cathaystrain Merthyr Tydfil - Cardiff Central / ...
1h 24m
£7–9
Bus
1. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to Greyfriars Road Stop GJbus X4
1h 47m
£9–13
Drive 25 mi
1. Drive from Dowlais to Cardiffcar 25 mi
34 min
£7–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Dowlais to Cardifftaxi 25 mi
34 min
£55–70

Dowlais to Cardiff by bus and train

236Weekly Services

1h 24mAverage Duration

£7Cheapest Price

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Distance: 24.7 mi
Duration: 1h 24m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cathays hourly. Tickets cost £5–6 and the journey takes 52 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach South Wales operates a bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to Greyfriars Road Stop GJ hourly. Tickets cost £7–10 and the journey takes 1h 1m.

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