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How to get fromCardiff Central Station to Machenby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff Central Station to Machen by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Caerphillytrain train Penarth - Caerphilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from Caerphilly Interchange Stand 6 to Dranllwyn Lanebus bus 50A / ...
    1h 5m
    £5–8

  2. Drive  12.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff Central Station to Machencar car 12.1 mi
    25 min
    £3–5

  3. Train, line 50 bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Newport (S Wales)train train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the bus from Queensway Q5 to Machen Primary Schoolbus bus 50
    1h 22m
    £7–14

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Cardiff Central Station to Machentaxi taxi 12.1 mi
    25 min
    £55–70

Cardiff Central Station to Machen by train and bus

Calendar190Weekly Services
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 5m

What companies run services between Cardiff Central Station, Wales and Machen, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff Central Station to Machen. However, you can take the train to Caerphilly, walk to Caerphilly Interchange Stand 6, then take the bus to Dranllwyn Lane. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Machen Primary School via Newport (S Wales) and Queensway Q5 in around 1h 22m.

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