There are 4 ways to get from Pencoed to Cardiff Bay (Water) by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pencoed Services to Mermaid Quaybus T1c
31 minDrive 20 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pencoed to Cardiff Bay (Water)car 20 mi
30 min£5–8Train
- Take the train from Pencoed to Cardiff Centraltrain Swansea - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cogantrain Rhymney - Bridgend / ...
42 min£6–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pencoed to Cardiff Bay (Water)taxi 20 mi
30 min£90–110
Pencoed to Cardiff Bay (Water) by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pencoed to Cardiff Bay (Water) is to drive which costs £5 - £8 and takes 30 min.
The fastest way to get from Pencoed to Cardiff Bay (Water) is to drive which takes 30 min and costs £5 - £8.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pencoed Services and arriving at Mermaid Quay. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 31 min.
No, there is no direct train from Pencoed to Cardiff Bay (Water). However, there are services departing from Pencoed and arriving at Cogan via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42 min.
The distance between Pencoed and Cardiff Bay (Water) is 18 miles. The road distance is 20.1 miles.
The best way to get from Pencoed to Cardiff Bay (Water) without a car is to bus which takes 31 min and costs .
The bus from Pencoed Services to Mermaid Quay takes 31 min including transfers and departs once daily.
Pencoed to Cardiff Bay (Water) bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Pencoed Services station.
Pencoed to Cardiff Bay (Water) train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Pencoed station.
The best way to get from Pencoed to Cardiff Bay (Water) is to bus which takes 31 min and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £6 - £11 and takes 42 min.
What companies run services between Pencoed, Bridgend, Wales and Cardiff Bay (Water), Wales?
Mid Wales Travel operates a bus from Pencoed Services to Mermaid Quay once daily, and the journey takes 31 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pencoed to Cogan via Cardiff Central in around 42 min.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Pencoed to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Cogan
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–2
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Pencoed Services to Mermaid Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- £90–110
Bridgend Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1656 662 477
- Website
- bridgendtaxis.co.uk
Dial-A-Cab Bridgend
- Phone
- +44 1656 511 007
- Website
- taxisporthcawl.co.uk
Dragon Taxis Bridgend
- Phone
- +44 1656 655 766
- Website
- dragontaxis.com
Jackson Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1656 650 650
- Website
- 79.170.40.161
Diane's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1443 224 100
My Green Cab
- Phone
- +44 1443 229 927
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Booking & Getting There
Pencoed to Cardiff Bay (Water) bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Mermaid Quay station.
Pencoed to Cardiff Bay (Water) train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pencoed to Cardiff Bay (Water) is 20 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Pencoed to Cardiff Bay (Water).
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