What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Dowlais?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Dowlais is to drive which costs £6 - £9 and takes 35 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Dowlais?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Dowlais is to drive which takes 35 min and costs £6 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Dowlais?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Dowlais station. However, there are services departing from Greyfriars Road GJ and arriving at Dowlais Police Station via Merthyr Bus Station 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Dowlais?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Dowlais. However, there are services departing from Cathays and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Dowlais?

The distance between Cardiff and Dowlais is 25 miles. The road distance is 25.2 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Dowlais without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Dowlais without a car is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs £11 - £19.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Dowlais?

It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from Cardiff to Dowlais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Dowlais bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Dowlais train from?

Cardiff to Dowlais train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cathays station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Dowlais?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Dowlais is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs £11 - £19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £14 and takes 1h 20m.

Where does the Cardiff to Dowlais bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Dowlais train arrive?

Cardiff to Dowlais train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Merthyr Tydfil station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Dowlais?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Dowlais is 25 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Cardiff to Dowlais.

Where can I stay near Dowlais?

There are 782+ hotels available in Dowlais.

Cardiff to Dowlais - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cathays to Merthyr Tydfiltrain Cardiff Central - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
1h 16m
£11–19
Drive 25.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Dowlaiscar 25.1 mi
35 min
£7–9
Bus
1. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Merthyr Bus Station 1bus X4
1h 20m
£9–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff to Dowlaistaxi 25.1 mi
35 min
£50–65

Cardiff to Dowlais by train and bus

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Distance: 24.9 mi
Duration: 1h 16m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Dowlais, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cathays to Merthyr Tydfil hourly. Tickets cost £9–15 and the journey takes 55 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach South Wales operates a bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Merthyr Bus Station 1 hourly. Tickets cost £7–10 and the journey takes 59 min.

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