Road Trip Cardiff → Llancaiach Fawr - 30 km / 28 min

How to Travel from

Cardiff to Llancaiach Fawr

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Great Britain Cardiff Llancaiach Fawr

Cheapest

By car (30 km)

28 min

30 km.

from $1

Other

Rideshare

28 min

30 km.

from $1.63

Train, Bus

1 h 23 min

20 km.

from $15.09

Train, bus via Caerphilly, Train, bus via Caerphilly

1 h 37 min

20 km.

from $10.50

Train operators

Transport for Wales

Phone:

03333 211 202

Website:

tfw.wales/

Train from Cardiff Queen Street to Ystrad

Ave. Duration:

27 min

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$6.33–$10.13

Train from Cardiff Central to Caerphilly

Ave. Duration:

20 min

Frequency:

Every 20 minutes

Estimated price:

$3.92–$6.08

Bus operators

Stagecoach South Wales

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

stagecoachbus.com

Bus from Ystrad Mynach Station to Llancaiach

Ave. Duration:

10 min

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$3.67–$5.19

Bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Pontypridd

Ave. Duration:

30 min

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$6.33–$8.86

Bus from Caerphilly Interchange Stand 9 to Llancaiach

Ave. Duration:

31 min

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$5.70–$8.23

Harris Coaches

Phone:

01527 872857

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

harriscoaches.com/

Bus from Ystrad Mynach Station to Llancaiach

Ave. Duration:

10 min

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 6 to Shingrig

Ave. Duration:

18 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Bus from Caerphilly Interchange Stand 9 to Llancaiach

Ave. Duration:

31 min

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Llancaiach Fawr?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Llancaiach Fawr is to drive which costs $5.98 - $8.70 and takes 26 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Llancaiach Fawr?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Llancaiach Fawr is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs $53.26 - $65.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Llancaiach Fawr?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Llancaiach Fawr. However, there are services departing from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ and arriving at Shingrig via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Llancaiach Fawr?

The distance between Cardiff and Llancaiach Fawr is 27 km. The road distance is 30 km.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Llancaiach Fawr without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Llancaiach Fawr without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 23m and costs $8.70 - $13.04 .

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Llancaiach Fawr?

It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Cardiff to Llancaiach Fawr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Llancaiach Fawr bus from?

Cardiff to Llancaiach Fawr bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ station.

Where does the Cardiff to Llancaiach Fawr bus arrive?

Cardiff to Llancaiach Fawr bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Llancaiach Fawr?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Llancaiach Fawr is 30 km. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Cardiff to Llancaiach Fawr.

Where can I stay near Llancaiach Fawr?

There are 1343+ hotels available in Llancaiach Fawr. Prices start at $59.83 per night.

Caerphilly Castle

Caerphilly Castle (Welsh: Castell Caerffili) is a medieval fortification in Caerphilly in South Wales. The castle was constructed by Gilbert de Clare in the 13th century as part of his campaign to maintain control of Glamorgan, and saw extensive fighting between Gilbert, his descendants, and the native Welsh rulers. Surrounded by extensive artificial lakes – considered by historian Allen Brown to be "the most elaborate water defences in all Britain" – it occupies around 30 acres (12 ha) and is the largest castle in Wales and the third-largest castle in the United Kingdom (after Dover Castle & Windsor Castle). It is famous for having introduced concentric castle defences to Britain and for its large gatehouses. Gilbert began work on the castle in 1268 following his occupation of the north of Glamorgan, with the majority of the construction occurring over the next three years at a considerable cost. The project was opposed by Gilbert's Welsh rival Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, leading to the site being burnt in 1270 and taken over by royal officials in 1271. Despite these interruptions, Gilbert successfully completed the castle and took control of the region. The core of Caerphilly Castle, including the castle's luxurious accommodation, was built on what became a central island, surrounding by several artificial lakes, a design Gilbert probably derived from that at Kenilworth. The dams for these lakes were further fortified, and an island to the west provided additional protection. The concentric rings of walls inspired Edward I's castles in North Wales, and proved what historian Norman Pounds has termed "a turning point in the history of the castle in Britain".

Castell Coch

Castell Coch (Welsh for 'red castle'; Welsh pronunciation: ) is a 19th-century Gothic Revival castle built above the village of Tongwynlais in Wales. The first castle on the site was built by the Normans after 1081 to protect the newly conquered town of Cardiff and control the route along the River Taff. Abandoned shortly afterwards, the castle's earth motte was reused by Gilbert de Clare as the basis for a new stone fortification, which he built between 1267 and 1277 to control his freshly annexed Welsh lands. This castle may have been destroyed in the native Welsh rebellion of 1314. In 1760, the castle ruins were acquired by John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute, as part of a marriage settlement that brought the family vast estates in South Wales.

Cardiff Castle

Cardiff Castle (Welsh: Castell Caerdydd) is a medieval castle and Victorian Gothic revival mansion located in the city centre of Cardiff, Wales. The original motte and bailey castle was built in the late 11th century by Norman invaders on top of a 3rd-century Roman fort. The castle was commissioned either by William the Conqueror or by Robert Fitzhamon, and formed the heart of the medieval town of Cardiff and the Marcher Lord territory of Glamorgan. In the 12th century the castle began to be rebuilt in stone, probably by Robert of Gloucester, with a shell keep and substantial defensive walls being erected. Further work was conducted by the 6th Earl of Gloucester in the second half of the 13th century. Cardiff Castle was repeatedly involved in the conflicts between the Anglo-Normans and the Welsh, being attacked several times in the 12th century, and stormed in 1404 during the revolt of Owain Glyndŵr.

Five ways to Travel from Cardiff to Llancaiach Fawr

Transport providers

Train operators

Transport for Wales

Bus operators

Stagecoach South Wales

Harris Coaches

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Llancaiach Fawr?

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Llancaiach Fawr?

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Llancaiach Fawr?

How far is it from Cardiff to Llancaiach Fawr?

How do I travel from Cardiff to Llancaiach Fawr without a car?

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Llancaiach Fawr?

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Llancaiach Fawr bus from?

Where does the Cardiff to Llancaiach Fawr bus arrive?

Can I drive from Cardiff to Llancaiach Fawr?

Where can I stay near Llancaiach Fawr?