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

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There are 5 ways to get from Cathays to Pen y Fan by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from North Road Clinic to Merthyr Bus Station 1bus bus X4
    2. Take the taxi from Merthyr Bus Station 1 to Pen y Fantaxi taxi
    1h 8m
    £57–74

  2. Drive  32.1 mi

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

  3. Line 132 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from North Road Clinic to Taffs Well stationbus bus 132 / ...
    2. Take the train from Taffs Well to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
    1h 41m
    £58–79

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Cathays to Pen y Fantaxi taxi 32.1 mi
    39 min
    £65–85

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Queen Street to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
    1h 54m
    £59–81

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  • Distance: 33 mi
  • Duration: 1h 8m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Queen Street to Merthyr Tydfil hourly. Tickets cost £7–13 and the journey takes 59 min.

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