What is the cheapest way to get from Maerdy Station to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Maerdy Station to Cardiff is to drive which costs £5 - £8 and takes 43 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Maerdy Station to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Maerdy Station to Cardiff is to drive which takes 43 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Maerdy Station and Cardiff?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Maerdy Hall and arriving at Cathedral Road. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 2h.

Is there a direct train between Maerdy Station and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Maerdy Station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Aberdare and arriving at Cardiff Central via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.

How far is it from Maerdy Station to Cardiff?

The distance between Maerdy Station and Cardiff is 22 miles. The road distance is 22.2 miles.

How do I travel from Maerdy Station to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Maerdy Station to Cardiff without a car is to line 124 bus and train which takes 1h 24m and costs £8 - £13.

How long does it take to get from Maerdy Station to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 1h 24m to get from Maerdy Station to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maerdy Station to Cardiff bus from?

Maerdy Station to Cardiff bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Maerdy Hall station.

Where do I catch the Maerdy Station to Cardiff train from?

Maerdy Station to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberdare station.

Train or bus from Maerdy Station to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Maerdy Station to Cardiff is to bus which takes 2h and costs £8 - £12. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £9 - £17 and takes 1h 45m.

Where does the Maerdy Station to Cardiff bus arrive?

Maerdy Station to Cardiff bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Cathedral Road station.

Where does the Maerdy Station to Cardiff train arrive?

Maerdy Station to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Maerdy Station to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Maerdy Station to Cardiff is 22 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Maerdy Station to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1755+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Maerdy Station to Cardiff - 5 ways to travel via train, line 124 bus, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Maerdy Station to Cardiff by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Line 124 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Maerdy Hall to Bus Depot depbus 124
2. Take the train from Porth to Cardiff Queen Streettrain Treherbert - Cardiff Central / ...
1h 24m
£8–12
Drive 22.1 mi
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1. Drive from Maerdy Station to Cardiffcar 22.1 mi
43 min
£6–8
Bus
1. Take the bus from Maerdy Hall to Cathedral Roadbus 124
2h
£8–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Maerdy Station to Cardifftaxi 22.1 mi
43 min
£45–60
Train
1. Take the train from Aberdare to Cardiff Centraltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
1h 45m
£10–17

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Distance: 21.4 mi
Duration: 1h 24m

What companies run services between Maerdy Station, Wales and Cardiff, Wales?

Stagecoach South Wales operates a bus from Maerdy Hall to Cathedral Road hourly. Tickets cost £8–12 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, Transport for Wales operates a train from Aberdare to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £7–13 and the journey takes 1h 3m.

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