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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Gelli is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 35 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Gelli is to drive which takes 35 min and costs £4 - £7.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Gelli?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Gelli. However, there are services departing from Greyfriars Road GJ and arriving at Post Office via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Gelli?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Queen Street and arriving at Ystrad Rhondda. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 49 min.

How far is it from Cardiff to Gelli?

The distance between Cardiff and Gelli is 19 miles. The road distance is 20.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Gelli without a car is to train which takes 49 min and costs £7 - £13.

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

The train from Cardiff Queen Street to Ystrad Rhondda takes 49 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Gelli bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Gelli train from?

Cardiff to Gelli train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Queen Street station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Gelli?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Gelli is to train which takes 49 min and costs £7 - £13. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £7 - £13 and takes 1h 33m.

Where does the Cardiff to Gelli bus arrive?

Cardiff to Gelli bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5.

Where does the Cardiff to Gelli train arrive?

Cardiff to Gelli train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Ystrad Rhondda station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Gelli?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Gelli is 20 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Cardiff to Gelli.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Gelli?

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Where can I stay near Gelli?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Queen Street to Ystrad Rhonddatrain Cardiff Central - Treherbert / ...
49 min
£7–13
Drive 20 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Gellicar 20 mi
35 min
£5–7
Bus
1. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5bus X4
2. Take the bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 9 to Post Officebus 120 / ...
1h 33m
£7–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff to Gellitaxi 20 mi
35 min
£45–55

Cardiff to Gelli by train

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Distance: 18.6 mi
Duration: 49 min

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Queen Street to Ystrad Rhondda every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £7–13 and the journey takes 49 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Post Office via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 9 in around 1h 33m.

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