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

The cheapest way to get from Pentre to Cardiff is to drive which costs £5 - £8 and takes 39 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Pentre to Cardiff is to drive which takes 39 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Pentre and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Pentre to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Council Offices and arriving at Greyfriars Road GF via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Pentre and Cardiff?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ton Pentre and arriving at Cathays. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 48 min.

How far is it from Pentre to Cardiff?

The distance between Pentre and Cardiff is 19 miles. The road distance is 21.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pentre to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 48 min and costs £7 - £11.

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

The train from Ton Pentre to Cathays takes 48 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Pentre to Cardiff bus from?

Pentre to Cardiff bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Council Offices station.

Where do I catch the Pentre to Cardiff train from?

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

Train or bus from Pentre to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Pentre to Cardiff is to train which takes 48 min and costs £7 - £11. Alternatively, you can line 130 bus and line 132 bus, which costs £9 - £15 and takes 2h 2m.

Where does the Pentre to Cardiff bus arrive?

Pentre to Cardiff bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 6.

Where does the Pentre to Cardiff train arrive?

Pentre to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cathays station.

Can I drive from Pentre to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Pentre to Cardiff is 21 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Pentre to Cardiff.

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

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Pentre to Cardiff - 4 ways to travel via train, line 130 bus, and line 132 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Pentre 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 Ton Pentre to CathaysTreherbert - Cardiff Central
48 min
£7–11
Drive 21.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Pentre to Cardiff21.2 mi
39 min
£6–8
Line 130 bus, line 132 bus
1. Take the bus from Council Offices to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 6130
2. Take the bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 8 to Greyfriars Road GF132 / ...
2h 2m
£9–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pentre to Cardiff21.2 mi
39 min
£45–60

Pentre to Cardiff by train

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Distance: 18.9 mi
Duration: 48 min

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Ton Pentre to Cathays hourly. Tickets cost £7–11 and the journey takes 48 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Council Offices to Greyfriars Road GF via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 8 in around 2h 2m.

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