What is the cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Penydarren?

The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Penydarren is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Penydarren?

The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Penydarren is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Cheltenham and Penydarren?

No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham station to Penydarren. However, there are services departing from Royal Well Bus Station and arriving at Steps via Market Square 20 and Tredegar Lidl Stand 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Cheltenham and Penydarren?

No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Penydarren. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

How far is it from Cheltenham to Penydarren?

The distance between Cheltenham and Penydarren is 89 miles. The road distance is 65.4 miles.

How do I travel from Cheltenham to Penydarren without a car?

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Penydarren without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £35 - £65.

How long does it take to get from Cheltenham to Penydarren?

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Cheltenham to Penydarren, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Penydarren bus from?

Cheltenham to Penydarren bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Royal Well Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Penydarren train from?

Cheltenham to Penydarren train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.

Train or bus from Cheltenham to Penydarren?

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Penydarren is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £35 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus and line 56 bus, which costs £23 - £50 and takes 4h 19m.

Where does the Cheltenham to Penydarren bus arrive?

Cheltenham to Penydarren bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Kingsway K14 station.

Where does the Cheltenham to Penydarren train arrive?

Cheltenham to Penydarren train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Cheltenham to Penydarren?

Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Penydarren is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Cheltenham to Penydarren.

Where can I stay near Penydarren?

There are 727+ hotels available in Penydarren.

Cheltenham to Penydarren - 4 ways to travel via train, line 56 bus, car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cheltenham to Penydarren by train, bus, or car

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1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
2h 57m
£35–62
Drive 65 mi
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1. Drive from Cheltenham to Penydarrencar 65 mi
1h 21m
£16–24
Train, line 56 bus
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Newport (S Wales)train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q6 to Tredegar Lidl Stand 1bus 56
3h 39m
£29–50
Bus, line 56 bus
1. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Kingsway K14bus 825
2. Take the bus from Market Square 20 to Tredegar Lidl Stand 1bus 56
4h 19m
£24–48

Cheltenham to Penydarren by train, bus, and foot

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2h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 88.3 mi
Duration: 2h 57m

What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Penydarren, Wales?

You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Penydarren via Cardiff Central, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Bus Station 5, and Steps in around 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Penydarren via Kingsway K14, Market Square 20, Tredegar Lidl Stand 1, and Steps in around 4h 19m.

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