What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Porth?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Porth is to drive which costs £4 - £6 and takes 29 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Porth?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Porth is to taxi which takes 29 min and costs £35 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff Central Station and Porth?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 and arriving at Pontypridd Road. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff Central Station and Porth?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Porth. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.

How far is it from Cardiff Central Station to Porth?

The distance between Cardiff Central Station and Porth is 16 miles. The road distance is 16.4 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff Central Station to Porth without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Porth without a car is to train which takes 40 min and costs £6 - £11.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff Central Station to Porth?

The train from Cardiff Central to Porth takes 40 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Central Station to Porth bus from?

Cardiff Central Station to Porth bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Central Station to Porth train from?

Cardiff Central Station to Porth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff Central Station to Porth?

The best way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Porth is to train which takes 40 min and costs £6 - £11. Alternatively, you can line 124 bus, which costs £6 - £10 and takes 1h 22m.

Where does the Cardiff Central Station to Porth bus arrive?

Cardiff Central Station to Porth bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Pontypridd Road station.

Where does the Cardiff Central Station to Porth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff Central Station to Porth?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff Central Station to Porth is 16 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Cardiff Central Station to Porth.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff Central Station to Porth?

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Cardiff Central Station to Porth - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 124 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff Central Station to Porth by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Porthtrain Cardiff Central - Treherbert
40 min
£6–11
Drive 16.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff Central Station to Porthcar 16.3 mi
29 min
£4–6
Line 124 bus
1. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Pontypridd Roadbus 124
1h 22m
£6–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff Central Station to Porthtaxi 16.3 mi
29 min
£35–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GF to Pontypridd Roadbus 132
1h 24m
£7–11

Cardiff Central Station to Porth by train

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Distance: 15.5 mi
Duration: 40 min

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Porth hourly. Tickets cost £6–11 and the journey takes 40 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach South Wales operates a bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Pontypridd Road hourly. Tickets cost £6–10 and the journey takes 1h 22m.

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