What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Pen-y-cae?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Pen-y-cae is to drive which costs £9 - £14 and takes 1h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Pen-y-cae?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Pen-y-cae is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Pen-y-cae?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Pen-y-cae. However, there are services departing from Cardiff North Road and arriving at Pen-y-cae Inn via Bay Campus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Pen-y-cae?

The distance between Cardiff and Pen-y-cae is 53 miles. The road distance is 39.5 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Pen-y-cae without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Pen-y-cae without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 58m and costs £20 - £40.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Pen-y-cae?

It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Cardiff to Pen-y-cae, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Pen-y-cae bus from?

Cardiff to Pen-y-cae bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.

Where does the Cardiff to Pen-y-cae bus arrive?

Cardiff to Pen-y-cae bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Swansea University station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Pen-y-cae?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Pen-y-cae is 40 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Cardiff to Pen-y-cae.

Where can I stay near Pen-y-cae?

There are 591+ hotels available in Pen-y-cae.

Cardiff to Pen-y-cae - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Pen-y-cae by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Neathtrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the bus from Neath station to Pen-y-cae Innbus T6
1h 58m
£20–39
Drive 39.3 mi
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1. Drive from Cardiff to Pen-y-caecar 39.3 mi
1h 1m
£10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff to Pen-y-caetaxi 39.3 mi
1h 1m
£80–100
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Swansea Universitybus Uk910 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bay Campus to Pen-y-cae Innbus T6
2h 31m
£10–15

Cardiff to Pen-y-cae by train and bus

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1h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 52.3 mi
Duration: 1h 58m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Pen-y-cae, Powys, Wales?

You can take a bus from Cardiff North Road to Pen-y-cae Inn via Bay Campus in around 2h 31m.

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