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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Ferndale is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 36 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Ferndale is to drive which takes 36 min and costs £4 - £7.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Ferndale?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cardiff Bridge KQ and arriving at Rhondda Hotel. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 40m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Ferndale?

The distance between Cardiff and Ferndale is 20 miles. The road distance is 20 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Ferndale without a car is to train and line 124 bus which takes 1h 16m and costs £8 - £14.

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

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Ferndale bus from?

Cardiff to Ferndale bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Cardiff Bridge KQ station.

Where does the Cardiff to Ferndale bus arrive?

Cardiff to Ferndale bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Rhondda Hotel station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Ferndale?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Ferndale is 20 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Cardiff to Ferndale.

Where can I stay near Ferndale?

There are 667+ hotels available in Ferndale.

Cardiff to Ferndale - 4 ways to travel via train, line 124 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train, line 124 bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Queen Street to Porthtrain Cardiff Central - Treherbert / ...
2. Take the bus from Porth Interchange Bay 6 to Rhondda Hotelbus 132 / ...
1h 16m
£8–14
Drive 19.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Ferndalecar 19.9 mi
36 min
£5–7
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cardiff Bridge KQ to Rhondda Hotelbus 124
1h 40m
£7–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff to Ferndaletaxi 19.9 mi
36 min
£45–55

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Distance: 19.4 mi
Duration: 1h 16m

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

Stagecoach South Wales operates a bus from Cardiff Bridge KQ to Rhondda Hotel hourly. Tickets cost £7–11 and the journey takes 1h 40m.

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