What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Depot Road?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Depot Road is to drive which costs £5 - £9 and takes 35 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Depot Road?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Depot Road is to drive which takes 35 min and costs £5 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Depot Road?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Depot Road. However, there are services departing from Greyfriars Road GJ and arriving at Depot Road via Merthyr Bus Station 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Depot Road?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Aberdare. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 3m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Depot Road?

The distance between Cardiff and Depot Road is 24 miles. The road distance is 23.6 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Depot Road without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Depot Road without a car is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs £9 - £16.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Depot Road?

The train from Cardiff Central to Aberdare takes 1h 3m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Depot Road bus from?

Cardiff to Depot Road bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Greyfriars Road GJ station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Depot Road train from?

Cardiff to Depot Road train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Depot Road?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Depot Road is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs £9 - £16. Alternatively, you can bus and line 9 bus, which costs £11 - £17 and takes 2h.

Where does the Cardiff to Depot Road bus arrive?

Cardiff to Depot Road bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Merthyr Bus Station 1.

Where does the Cardiff to Depot Road train arrive?

Cardiff to Depot Road train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Aberdare station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Depot Road?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Depot Road is 24 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Cardiff to Depot Road.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Depot Road?

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Where can I stay near Depot Road?

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Cardiff to Depot Road - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 9 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Depot Road by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
1h 14m
£9–16
Drive 23.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Depot Roadcar 23.4 mi
35 min
£6–9
Bus, line 9 bus
1. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Merthyr Bus Station 1bus X4
2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 7 to Depot Roadbus 172 / ...
2h
£11–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff to Depot Roadtaxi 23.4 mi
35 min
£50–65

Cardiff to Depot Road by train and foot

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1h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 23.4 mi
Duration: 1h 14m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Aberdare hourly. Tickets cost £9–16 and the journey takes 1h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Depot Road via Merthyr Bus Station 7 in around 2h.

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