What is the cheapest way to get from Porth to Blackwood?

The cheapest way to get from Porth to Blackwood is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 29 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Porth to Blackwood?

The fastest way to get from Porth to Blackwood is to taxi which takes 29 min and costs £30 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Porth and Blackwood?

No, there is no direct bus from Porth to Blackwood station. However, there are services departing from Porth Interchange Bay 4 and arriving at Blackwood Bus Station Stand 5 via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Porth and Blackwood?

No, there is no direct train from Porth to Blackwood. However, there are services departing from Porth and arriving at Bargoed via Cardiff Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.

How far is it from Porth to Blackwood?

The distance between Porth and Blackwood is 20 miles. The road distance is 14.3 miles.

How do I travel from Porth to Blackwood without a car?

The best way to get from Porth to Blackwood without a car is to line 7 bus which takes 1h 46m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Porth to Blackwood?

It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Porth to Blackwood, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Porth to Blackwood bus from?

Porth to Blackwood bus services, operated by Harris Coaches, depart from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 6.

Where do I catch the Porth to Blackwood train from?

Porth to Blackwood train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Porth station.

Train or bus from Porth to Blackwood?

The best way to get from Porth to Blackwood is to line 7 bus which takes 1h 46m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £12 - £22 and takes 1h 59m.

Where does the Porth to Blackwood bus arrive?

Porth to Blackwood bus services, operated by Harris Coaches, arrive at Blackwood Bus Station Stand 5.

Where does the Porth to Blackwood train arrive?

Porth to Blackwood train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Porth to Blackwood?

Yes, the driving distance between Porth to Blackwood is 14 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Porth to Blackwood.

Where can I stay near Blackwood?

There are 1932+ hotels available in Blackwood.

Porth to Blackwood - 4 ways to travel via train, line 7 bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Porth to Blackwood by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Line 7 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 6 to Blackwood Bus Station Stand 5bus 7
1h 46m
Drive 14.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Porth to Blackwoodcar 14.2 mi
29 min
£4–5
Train
1. Take the train from Porth to Cardiff Queen Streettrain Treherbert - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Queen Street to Bargoedtrain Bridgend - Rhymney / ...
1h 59m
£12–22
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Porth to Blackwoodtaxi 14.2 mi
29 min
£30–40

Porth to Blackwood by train and bus

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Distance: 20.3 mi
Duration: 1h 46m

What companies run services between Porth, Wales and Blackwood, Wales?

Harris Coaches operates a bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 6 to Blackwood Bus Station Stand 5 hourly, and the journey takes 56 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Porth to Smiths Arms via Cardiff Queen Street, Bargoed, and Bargoed Interchange Stand 2 in around 1h 59m.

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