How to get from Cardiff to Blaenau Gwent by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Cardiff to Blaenau Gwent in Wales, take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Cardiff Central station to Newport (S Wales) station. Next, take the X15 bus from Market Square 19, Newport station to High Street, Abertillery station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 40 min.

100min
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - X15X15
Leaves from Cardiff Central

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    Start from train station
    Cardiff
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    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Paddington
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    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newport (S Wales)
    18 min
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    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market Square 19, Newport
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    490 yd • 6 min
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    Bus - X15X15
    Wait for bus
    X15
    Brynmawr
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    Ride to bus station High Street, Abertillery
    Ride to bus station
    High Street, Abertillery
    ID blgadmd
    70 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Cardiff to Blaenau Gwent in Wales, take the 30 bus from Customhouse Street Jg, Cardiff station to Park Drive, Maesglas station. Next, take the X15 bus from Park Drive, Maesglas station to High Street, Abertillery station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min.

116min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3030
Bus - X15X15
Leaves from Customhouse Street Jg, Cardiff

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    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Customhouse Street Jg, Cardiff
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    340 yd • 4 min
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    Bus - 3030
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    30
    Newport
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    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park Drive, Maesglas
    ID nwpawtg
    41 min
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    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Park Drive, Maesglas
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    80 yd • 1 min
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    Bus - X15X15
    Wait for bus
    X15
    Brynmawr
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    Ride to bus station High Street, Abertillery
    Ride to bus station
    High Street, Abertillery
    ID blgadmd
    60 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Cardiff to Blaenau Gwent

The distance between Cardiff, Wales and Blaenau Gwent, Wales is approximately 31.95 mi, which can typically be travelled in 100 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cardiff to Blaenau Gwent by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Wales – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Cardiff

Cardiff is located at Cardiff, Wales and the nearest public transport station is Wood Street Ja, Cardiff.

Train stations close to Cardiff:

  • Cardiff Bay

Bus stations close to Cardiff:

  • Wood Street Ja, Cardiff
  • Wood Street Jb, Cardiff
  • Wood Street Jr, Cardiff

Public transport stations close to Blaenau Gwent, Wales

Blaenau Gwent is located at Blaenau Gwent, Wales and the nearest public transport station is High Street, Abertillery.

Bus stations close to Blaenau Gwent:

  • High Street, Abertillery
  • Railway Inn, Abertillery
  • Bywater Row, Abertillery

Related Routes

By bus

To get from Cardiff to Blaenau Gwent in Wales, take the 30 bus from Customhouse Street Jg, Cardiff station to Park Drive, Maesglas station. Next, take the X15 bus from Park Drive, Maesglas station to High Street, Abertillery station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min.

116min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3030
Bus - X15X15
Leaves from Customhouse Street Jg, Cardiff

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Customhouse Street Jg, Cardiff
    ID cdijdw
    340 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    Newport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park Drive, Maesglas
    ID nwpawtg
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Park Drive, Maesglas
    ID nwpawta
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - X15X15
    Wait for bus
    X15
    Brynmawr
  • 6
    Ride to bus station High Street, Abertillery
    Ride to bus station
    High Street, Abertillery
    ID blgadmd
    60 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Blaenau Gwent?

    The fastest way takes 100 minutes, using Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line X15.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Cardiff to Blaenau Gwent?

    The alternative route takes 116 minutes, using Bus line 30, Bus line X15.

  • Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Blaenau Gwent in Wales?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 40 min.

  • Which train line goes from Cardiff to Blaenau Gwent in Wales?

    The GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train line goes from London Paddington station near Cardiff to Newport (S Wales) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till High Street, Abertillery station near Blaenau Gwent in Wales

  • How long does it take to travel from Cardiff to Blaenau Gwent in Wales by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Cardiff and Blaenau Gwent in Wales by train and bus is about 1 hr 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Cardiff to get to Blaenau Gwent in Wales?

    Get on the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from the London Paddington station near Cardiff in Wales.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Cardiff and Blaenau Gwent in Wales?

    Get off the train at the High Street, Abertillery stop, which is closest to Blaenau Gwent in Wales.

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