What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Fiddlers Elbow?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Fiddlers Elbow is to drive which costs £4 - £6 and takes 23 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Fiddlers Elbow?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Fiddlers Elbow is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs £70 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Fiddlers Elbow?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Fiddlers Elbow. However, there are services departing from Greyfriars Road GF and arriving at Fiddlers Elbow via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Fiddlers Elbow?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Abercynon. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 39 min.

How far is it from Cardiff to Fiddlers Elbow?

The distance between Cardiff and Fiddlers Elbow is 17 miles. The road distance is 16.1 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Fiddlers Elbow without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Fiddlers Elbow without a car is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs £5 - £9.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Fiddlers Elbow?

The train from Cardiff Central to Abercynon takes 39 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Fiddlers Elbow bus from?

Cardiff to Fiddlers Elbow bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Greyfriars Road GF station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Fiddlers Elbow train from?

Cardiff to Fiddlers Elbow train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Fiddlers Elbow?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Fiddlers Elbow is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs £5 - £9. Alternatively, you can line 132 bus, which costs £5 - £8 and takes 1h 25m.

Where does the Cardiff to Fiddlers Elbow bus arrive?

Cardiff to Fiddlers Elbow bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 10.

Where does the Cardiff to Fiddlers Elbow train arrive?

Cardiff to Fiddlers Elbow train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Abercynon station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Fiddlers Elbow?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Fiddlers Elbow is 16 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Cardiff to Fiddlers Elbow.

Where can I stay near Fiddlers Elbow?

There are 1899+ hotels available in Fiddlers Elbow.

Cardiff to Fiddlers Elbow - 4 ways to travel via train, line 132 bus, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Abercynontrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
1h 2m
£5–9
Drive 16 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Fiddlers Elbowcar 16 mi
23 min
£4–6
Line 132 bus
1. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GF to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 10bus 132 / ...
1h 25m
£5–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff to Fiddlers Elbowtaxi 16 mi
23 min
£70–90

Cardiff to Fiddlers Elbow by bus

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Distance: 16.7 mi
Duration: 1h 2m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Fiddlers Elbow, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Abercynon every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £5–9 and the journey takes 39 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach South Wales operates a bus from Greyfriars Road GF to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 10 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £5–8 and the journey takes 55 min.

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