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

The cheapest way to get from Maesteg to Cardiff is to train which costs £5 - £10 and takes 52 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Maesteg to Cardiff is to drive which takes 40 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Maesteg and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Maesteg station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Maesteg Bus Station Stand 3 and arriving at Kingsway GD via Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Maesteg and Cardiff?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Maesteg and arriving at Cardiff Central. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 52 min.

How far is it from Maesteg to Cardiff?

The distance between Maesteg and Cardiff is 28 miles. The road distance is 28 miles.

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

The best way to get from Maesteg to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 52 min and costs £5 - £10.

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

The train from Maesteg to Cardiff Central takes 52 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Maesteg to Cardiff bus from?

Maesteg to Cardiff bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Maesteg Bus Station Stand 3.

Where do I catch the Maesteg to Cardiff train from?

Maesteg to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Maesteg station.

Train or bus from Maesteg to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Maesteg to Cardiff is to train which takes 52 min and costs £5 - £10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 30m.

Where does the Maesteg to Cardiff bus arrive?

Maesteg to Cardiff bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 8.

Where does the Maesteg to Cardiff train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Maesteg to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Maesteg to Cardiff is 28 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Maesteg to Cardiff.

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

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Maesteg to Cardiff - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Maesteg to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Maesteg to Cardiff Centraltrain Maesteg - Ebbw Vale Town / ...
52 min
£5–10
Bus
1. Take the bus from Maesteg Bus Station Stand 3 to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 8bus X3
2. Take the bus from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 8 to Kingsway GDbus Uk940
1h 30m
Drive 27.8 mi
1. Drive from Maesteg to Cardiffcar 27.8 mi
40 min
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Maesteg to Cardifftaxi 27.8 mi
40 min
£60–75
Line 70 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Maesteg Bus Station Stand 4 to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 3bus 70 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9 to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus X2
2h 10m

Maesteg to Cardiff by train

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Distance: 28.3 mi
Duration: 52 min

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Maesteg to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £5–10 and the journey takes 52 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maesteg Bus Station Stand 3 to Kingsway GD via Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 8 in around 1h 30m.

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