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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Cardiff to Nelson

Cheapest
25 min
Car
29 km.
from $1
Other
1 h 3 min
20 km.
from $15.63
1 h 46 min
20 km.
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Transport providers

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

Bus operators

Stagecoach South Wales

Email:
Website:
stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Pontypridd
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.33–$8.86
Bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 4 to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
16 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.30–$6.08
Bus from Greyfriars Road GF to Pontypridd
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.49–$13.92

Harris Coaches

Phone:
01527 872857
Email:
Website:
harriscoaches.com/
Bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 4 to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
16 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 6 to Llwyn
Ave. Duration:
16 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Nelson?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Nelson is to drive which costs $5.43 - $8.15 and takes 24 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Nelson?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Nelson is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs $51.09 - $65.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Nelson?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Nelson station. However, there are services departing from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ and arriving at Nelson Bus Station Stand 1 via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Nelson?

The distance between Cardiff and Nelson is 24 km. The road distance is 28.2 km.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Nelson without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Nelson without a car is to train which takes 1h 1m and costs $8.15 - $13.04 .

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Nelson?

It takes approximately 1h 1m to get from Cardiff to Nelson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Nelson bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Nelson?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Nelson is to train which takes 1h 1m and costs $8.15 - $13.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $9.24 - $13.04 and takes 1h 3m.

Where does the Cardiff to Nelson bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Nelson?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Nelson is 28 km. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Cardiff to Nelson.

Where can I stay near Nelson?

There are 1332+ hotels available in Nelson. Prices start at $59.83 per night.
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