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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Nelson is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 26 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Nelson is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs £80 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Nelson?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Nelson station. However, there are services departing from Greyfriars Road GF and arriving at Nelson Bus Station Stand 1 via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Nelson?

The distance between Cardiff and Nelson is 17 miles. The road distance is 17.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Nelson without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 39m and costs £6 - £11.

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

It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Cardiff to Nelson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Nelson bus from?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Nelson bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Nelson?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Nelson is 18 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Cardiff to Nelson.

Where can I stay near Nelson?

There are 1837+ hotels available in Nelson.

Cardiff to Nelson - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 132 bus

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Queen Street to Ystrad Mynachtrain Bridgend - Rhymney / ...
2. Take the bus from Ystrad Mynach Station to Llwyn yr Eosbus C16
1h 39m
£6–11
Drive 17.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Nelsoncar 17.5 mi
26 min
£5–7
Line 132 bus, line 78 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 4 to Nelson Bus Station Stand 1bus 78
2h 12m
£9–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff to Nelsontaxi 17.5 mi
26 min
£80–100
Train, line 78 bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pontypriddtrain Cardiff Central - Treherbert / ...
2. Take the bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 4 to Nelson Bus Station Stand 1bus 78
1h 52m
£8–19

Cardiff to Nelson by train and bus

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Distance: 17.3 mi
Duration: 1h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Greyfriars Road GF to Nelson Bus Station Stand 1 via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 4 in around 2h 12m.

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