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

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

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Taffs Well to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Merthyr Tydfil to Pen y Fantaxi taxi
    1h 35m
    £35–48

  2. Drive 32.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cathays to Pen y Fancar car 32.1 mi
    39 min
    £8–12

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Cathays to Pen y Fantaxi taxi 32.1 mi
    39 min
    £70–85

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 32.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Cathays to Pen y Fan. However, you can take the bus to Taffs Well station, walk to Taffs Well, take the train to Merthyr Tydfil, then take the taxi to Pen y Fan. Alternatively, you can drive from Cathays to Pen y Fan in around 39 min.

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