What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Rest Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Rest Bay is to bus which costs £4 - £6 and takes 1h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Rest Bay?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Rest Bay is to drive which takes 39 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Rest Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Rest Bay. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Forge via Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Rest Bay?

The distance between Cardiff and Rest Bay is 29 miles. The road distance is 28 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Rest Bay without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Rest Bay without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 14m and costs £12 - £25.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Rest Bay?

It takes approximately 1h 14m to get from Cardiff to Rest Bay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Rest Bay bus from?

Cardiff to Rest Bay bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Cardiff to Rest Bay bus arrive?

Cardiff to Rest Bay bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sarn Odeon station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Rest Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Rest Bay is 28 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Cardiff to Rest Bay.

Where can I stay near Rest Bay?

There are 957+ hotels available in Rest Bay.

Cardiff to Rest Bay - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, line 63 bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Rest Bay by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bridgendtrain Ebbw Vale Town - Maesteg / ...
2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus X2
1h 14m
£12–25
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tudor Street B to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus X2
1h 38m
£4–6
Train, line 63 bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bridgendtrain Ebbw Vale Town - Maesteg / ...
2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6 to Forgebus 63 / ...
1h 31m
£11–20
Drive 27.8 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Rest Baycar 27.8 mi
39 min
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff to Rest Baytaxi 27.8 mi
39 min
£120–150
Line 201 bus, line 63 bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Sarn Odeonbus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Forgebus 63 / ...
1h 31m
£7–13

Cardiff to Rest Bay by train and bus

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1h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 28.8 mi
Duration: 1h 14m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Rest Bay, Wales?

You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Forge via Sarn Odeon in around 1h 31m.

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