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How to get fromCardiff to Pontsticill Reservoirby train, taxi, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Queen Street to Rhymneytrain train Bridgend - Rhymney / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Rhymney to Pontsticill Reservoirtaxi taxi
    1h 12m
    £48–62

  2. Drive  29.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Pontsticill Reservoircar car 29.3 mi
    44 min
    £8–11

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Merthyr Bus Station 1bus bus X4
    2. Take the taxi from Merthyr Bus Station 1 to Pontsticill Reservoirtaxi taxi
    1h 14m
    £37–50

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Cardiff to Pontsticill Reservoirtaxi taxi 29.3 mi
    44 min
    £130–160

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
    1h 18m
    £38–53

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  • Distance: 30.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 12m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Pontsticill Reservoir, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfil hourly. Tickets cost £8–13 and the journey takes 1h 3m.

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