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How to get fromCardiff to Pen y Fanby train, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff to Pen y Fan by train, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Cathays to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train Cardiff Central - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Merthyr Tydfil to Pen y Fantaxi taxi
    1h 9m
    £35–47

  2. Drive 33.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Pen y Fancar car 33.4 mi
    42 min
    £9–12

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Cardiff to Pen y Fantaxi taxi 33.4 mi
    42 min
    £70–85

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 33.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 9m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Pen y Fan, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Pen y Fan. However, you can take the train to Merthyr Tydfil then take the taxi to Pen y Fan. Alternatively, you can drive from Cardiff to Pen y Fan in around 42 min.

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