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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Penywaun is to drive which costs £6 - £9 and takes 38 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Penywaun is to drive which takes 38 min and costs £6 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Penywaun?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Penywaun. However, there are services departing from Greyfriars Road GJ and arriving at Garwellt via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Penywaun?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Penywaun. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Aberdare via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Penywaun?

The distance between Cardiff and Penywaun is 26 miles. The road distance is 25.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Penywaun without a car is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs £11 - £20.

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

It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Cardiff to Penywaun, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Penywaun bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Penywaun train from?

Cardiff to Penywaun train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Penywaun?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Penywaun is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs £11 - £20. Alternatively, you can bus and line 9 bus, which costs £11 - £16 and takes 1h 53m.

Where does the Cardiff to Penywaun bus arrive?

Cardiff to Penywaun bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1.

Where does the Cardiff to Penywaun train arrive?

Cardiff to Penywaun train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Aberdare station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Penywaun?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Penywaun is 26 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Cardiff to Penywaun.

Where can I stay near Penywaun?

There are 627+ hotels available in Penywaun.

Cardiff to Penywaun - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 9 bus, car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
1h 25m
£11–20
Drive 25.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Penywauncar 25.7 mi
38 min
£7–9
Bus, line 9 bus
1. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1bus X4
2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 13 to Garwelltbus 89 / ...
1h 53m
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff to Penywauntaxi 25.7 mi
38 min
£55–70

Cardiff to Penywaun by train and bus

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Distance: 25.9 mi
Duration: 1h 25m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Aberdare hourly. Tickets cost £9–16 and the journey takes 1h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Garwellt via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1 and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 13 in around 1h 53m.

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