Road Trip Cardiff → Lower Machen - 18 km / 23 min

How to Travel from

Cardiff to Lower Machen

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Great Britain Cardiff Lower Machen

Cheapest

Other

Train operators

National Express

Phone:

08717 81 81 81

Website:

nationalexpress.com/en

Bus from Cardiff to Newport

Ave. Duration:

16 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$16.46–$25.32

Transport for Wales

Phone:

03333 211 202

Website:

tfw.wales/

Train from Cardiff Queen Street to Caerphilly

Ave. Duration:

16 min

Frequency:

Every 20 minutes

Estimated price:

$3.67–$5.57

Bus operators

Stagecoach South Wales

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

stagecoachbus.com

Bus from Caerphilly Interchange Stand 6 to Lower

Ave. Duration:

21 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$4.56–$6.96

Bus from Market Square 22 to Lower

Ave. Duration:

28 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$5.06–$7.59

What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Lower Machen?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Lower Machen is to drive which costs $3.59 - $5.22 and takes 20 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Lower Machen?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Lower Machen is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $54.35 - $70.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Lower Machen?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Lower Machen. However, there are services departing from Cardiff and arriving at Lower Machen via Market Square 22. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Lower Machen?

The distance between Cardiff and Lower Machen is 22 km. The road distance is 18 km.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Lower Machen without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Lower Machen without a car is to train and line 50 bus which takes 1h and costs $7.07 - $10.87 .

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Lower Machen?

It takes approximately 1h to get from Cardiff to Lower Machen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Lower Machen bus from?

Cardiff to Lower Machen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cardiff station.

Where does the Cardiff to Lower Machen bus arrive?

Cardiff to Lower Machen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Newport station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Lower Machen?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Lower Machen is 18 km. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Cardiff to Lower Machen.

Where can I stay near Lower Machen?

There are 1223+ hotels available in Lower Machen. Prices start at $42.02 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".

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.

Tredegar House

Tredegar House (Welsh: Tŷ Tredegar) is a 17th-century Charles II-era mansion in Coedkernew, on the southwestern edge of Newport, Wales. For over five hundred years it was home to the Morgan family, later Lords Tredegar, one of the most powerful and influential families in the area. Described as "the grandest and most exuberant country house in Monmouthshire" and one of the "outstanding houses of the Restoration period in the whole of Britain", the mansion stands in a reduced landscaped garden of 90 acres (0 km2). The property became a Grade I listed building on 3 March 1952 and has been under the care of the National Trust since March 2012. The park surrounding the house is designated Grade II* on the Cadw/ICOMOS Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales.

Lower Machen

Risca (Welsh: Rhisga) is a town in the Caerphilly County Borough and the historic boundaries of Monmouthshire in south-east Wales. Risca has a railway station, opened on the Ebbw Valley Railway in February 2008, after a gap of 46 years. It is split into two communities; Risca East and Risca West. It has a population of 11,700. The town is now part of the Cardiff Capital Region which has a combined population of 1,543,293. Cardiff the capital of Wales can be reached in under 28 minutes from the nearby railway station of Risca and Pontymister station which reopened in 2008 after a gap of nearly 60 years.

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Four ways to Travel from Cardiff to Lower Machen

Transport providers

Train operators

National Express

Transport for Wales

Bus operators

Stagecoach South Wales

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Lower Machen?

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Lower Machen?

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Lower Machen?

How far is it from Cardiff to Lower Machen?

How do I travel from Cardiff to Lower Machen without a car?

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Lower Machen?

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Lower Machen bus from?

Where does the Cardiff to Lower Machen bus arrive?

Can I drive from Cardiff to Lower Machen?

Where can I stay near Lower Machen?