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How to get fromCardiff to Elan Valley Reservoirsby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Elan Valley Reservoirs by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Queen Street to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 13 to Llanwrthwl Bridgebus bus T4
    3. Take the taxi from Llanwrthwl Bridge to Elan Valley Reservoirstaxi taxi
    4h 19m
    £78–103

  2. Drive  83.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Elan Valley Reservoirscar car 83.1 mi
    2h 20m
    £21–31

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swanseatrain train
    2. Take the train from Swansea to Llanwrtydtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Llanwrtyd to Elan Valley Reservoirstaxi taxi
    4h 53m
    £172–233

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Merthyr Bus Station 1bus bus X4
    2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 13 to Llanwrthwl Bridgebus bus T4
    3. Take the taxi from Llanwrthwl Bridge to Elan Valley Reservoirstaxi taxi
    4h 20m
    £77–101

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  • Distance: 88 mi
  • Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Elan Valley Reservoirs, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Elan Valley Reservoirs. However, you can take the train to Merthyr Tydfil, walk to Merthyr Bus Station 13, take the bus to Llanwrthwl Bridge, then take the taxi to Elan Valley Reservoirs. Alternatively, you can take the train to Swansea, take the train to Llanwrtyd, then take the taxi to Elan Valley Reservoirs.

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