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How to get fromCardiff to Big Pit National Coal Museumby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to Big Pit National Coal Museum by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus via Cwmbran Bus Station Stand E

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbrantrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cwmbran Bus Station Stand E to Curwoodbus bus X24
    1h 46m
    £12–19

  2. Drive 28.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Big Pit National Coal Museumcar car 28.8 mi
    45 min
    £7–11

  3. Bus via Market Square 16

    1. Take the bus from Market Square 16 to Curwoodbus bus X24
    1h 54m
    £10–18

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Ebbw Vale Towntrain train Maesteg - Ebbw Vale Town / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ebbw Vale Learning Zone Stand 3 to Garn-yr-Erwbus bus 62A
    2h 33m

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Cardiff to Big Pit National Coal Museumtaxi taxi 28.8 mi
    45 min
    £60–80

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GH to Cwmbran Bus Station Stand Ebus bus X3
    2. Take the bus from Cwmbran Bus Station Stand E to Curwoodbus bus X24
    2h 7m
    £10–14

  7. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 14 to Friars Walk 15bus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from Market Square 16 to Curwoodbus bus X24
    2h 36m
    £7–10

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  • Distance: 30.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 46m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Big Pit National Coal Museum, Wales?

Stagecoach South Wales operates a bus from Market Square 16 to Curwood every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £5–8 and the journey takes 1h 5m.

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