What is the cheapest way to get from Ystrad Rhondda to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Ystrad Rhondda to Cardiff is to drive which costs £4 - £8 and takes 37 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Ystrad Rhondda to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Ystrad Rhondda to Cardiff is to drive which takes 37 min and costs £4 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Ystrad Rhondda and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Ystrad Rhondda to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Gelligaled Inn and arriving at Greyfriars Road GF via Porth Interchange Bay 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.

Is there a direct train between Ystrad Rhondda and Cardiff?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ystrad Rhondda and arriving at Cathays. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 44 min.

How far is it from Ystrad Rhondda to Cardiff?

The distance between Ystrad Rhondda and Cardiff is 18 miles. The road distance is 20 miles.

How do I travel from Ystrad Rhondda to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Ystrad Rhondda to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 44 min and costs £6 - £10.

How long does it take to get from Ystrad Rhondda to Cardiff?

The train from Ystrad Rhondda to Cathays takes 44 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Ystrad Rhondda to Cardiff bus from?

Ystrad Rhondda to Cardiff bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Gelligaled Inn station.

Where do I catch the Ystrad Rhondda to Cardiff train from?

Ystrad Rhondda to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Ystrad Rhondda station.

Train or bus from Ystrad Rhondda to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Ystrad Rhondda to Cardiff is to train which takes 44 min and costs £6 - £10. Alternatively, you can bus and line 132 bus, which costs £8 - £18 and takes 2h.

Where does the Ystrad Rhondda to Cardiff bus arrive?

Ystrad Rhondda to Cardiff bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Porth Interchange Bay 4 station.

Where does the Ystrad Rhondda to Cardiff train arrive?

Ystrad Rhondda to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cathays station.

Can I drive from Ystrad Rhondda to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Ystrad Rhondda to Cardiff is 20 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Ystrad Rhondda to Cardiff.

How do I get a train ticket from Ystrad Rhondda to Cardiff?

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Ystrad Rhondda to Cardiff - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 132 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Ystrad Rhondda to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ystrad Rhondda to Cathaystrain Treherbert - Cardiff Central / ...
44 min
£6–10
Drive 19.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ystrad Rhondda to Cardiffcar 19.8 mi
37 min
£5–8
Bus, line 132 bus
1. Take the bus from Gelligaled Inn to Porth Interchange Bay 4bus 120 / ...
2. Take the bus from Porth Interchange Bay 5 to Greyfriars Road GFbus 132
2h
£9–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ystrad Rhondda to Cardifftaxi 19.8 mi
37 min
£90–110

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Distance: 18 mi
Duration: 44 min

What companies run services between Ystrad Rhondda, Wales and Cardiff, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Ystrad Rhondda to Cathays every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £6–10 and the journey takes 44 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gelligaled Inn to Greyfriars Road GF via Porth Interchange Bay 5 in around 2h.

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