There are 5 ways to get from Pontnewydd to Cardiff by train, bus, rideshare, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cwmbran to Cardiff CentralManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
26 min£11–13Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Cwmbran to Cardiff18 mi
39 min£3Bus
- Take the bus from Ebenezer to Fitzalan PlaceX3
54 min£5–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pontnewydd to Cardiff18.3 mi
27 min£40–50Drive 18.3 mi
- Drive from Pontnewydd to Cardiff18.3 mi
27 min£5–7
Pontnewydd to Cardiff by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pontnewydd to Cardiff is to rideshare which costs £3 and takes 39 min.
The fastest way to get from Pontnewydd to Cardiff is to train which takes 26 min and costs £11 - £13.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ebenezer and arriving at Fitzalan Place. Services depart every three hours, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 54 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cwmbran and arriving at Cardiff Central. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.
The distance between Pontnewydd and Cardiff is 19 miles. The road distance is 18.5 miles.
The best way to get from Pontnewydd to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 26 min and costs £11 - £13.
The train from Cwmbran to Cardiff Central takes 26 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Pontnewydd to Cardiff bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Ebenezer station.
Pontnewydd to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cwmbran station.
The best way to get from Pontnewydd to Cardiff is to train which takes 26 min and costs £11 - £13. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £5 - £8 and takes 54 min.
What companies run services between Pontnewydd, Wales and Cardiff, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Cwmbran to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £11–13 and the journey takes 26 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach South Wales operates a bus from Ebenezer to Fitzalan Place every 3 hours. Tickets cost £5–8 and the journey takes 54 min.
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cwmbran to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–13
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Bus from Ebenezer to Fitzalan Place
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Cwmbran to Cardiff
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £3
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Estimated price
- £40–50
Gwent Cars
- Phone
- +44 1633 866 665
Cwmbran Cars
- Phone
- +44 1633 874 874
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More Questions & Answers
Pontnewydd to Cardiff bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Fitzalan Place station.
Pontnewydd to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pontnewydd to Cardiff is 18 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Pontnewydd to Cardiff.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Pontnewydd and Cardiff. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.