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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Gelligaer is to drive which costs £4 - £6 and takes 27 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Gelligaer is to taxi which takes 27 min and costs £75 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Gelligaer?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Gelligaer. However, there are services departing from Greyfriars Road GF and arriving at Gelligaer Community Centre via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Gelligaer?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Gelligaer. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Queen Street and arriving at Ystrad Mynach via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Gelligaer?

The distance between Cardiff and Gelligaer is 15 miles. The road distance is 16.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Gelligaer without a car is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs £6 - £10.

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

It takes approximately 1h 8m to get from Cardiff to Gelligaer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Gelligaer bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Gelligaer train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Gelligaer?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Gelligaer is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs £6 - £10. Alternatively, you can line 132 bus and bus, which costs and takes 2h 17m.

Where does the Cardiff to Gelligaer bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Gelligaer train arrive?

Cardiff to Gelligaer train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Ystrad Mynach station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Gelligaer?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Gelligaer is 17 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Cardiff to Gelligaer.

Where can I stay near Gelligaer?

There are 1883+ hotels available in Gelligaer.

Cardiff to Gelligaer - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Gelligaer by train, bus, taxi, or car

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best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Queen Street to Ystrad Mynachtrain Bridgend - Rhymney / ...
1h 8m
£6–10
Drive 16.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Gelligaercar 16.6 mi
27 min
£5–6
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Caerphillytrain Penarth - Caerphilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Caerphilly Interchange Stand 9 to Penywrlodbus C17 / ...
1h 24m
£6–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff to Gelligaertaxi 16.6 mi
27 min
£75–95
Line 132 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GF to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 10bus 132 / ...
2. Take the bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 6 to Gelligaer Community Centrebus X38
2h 17m

Cardiff to Gelligaer by train and bus

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Distance: 14.9 mi
Duration: 1h 8m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Queen Street to Ystrad Mynach every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £4–7 and the journey takes 27 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greyfriars Road GF to Gelligaer Community Centre via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 6 in around 2h 17m.

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