How to get from Cardiff to Blaenffos
3 ways, 116 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Tuesday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
3 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Trainbest | 2h 34m | £59–195 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 2h 57m | £13–18 estimated |
| Taxi | 2h 57m | £205–290 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:44 → 11:182h 34m · directTransport for Wales TfW Rail£64–142
- 09:52 → 12:322h 40m · directTransport for Wales TfW Rail£59–135
- 09:53 → 12:322h 39m · 1 changeTransport for Wales TfW Rail£64–143
- 10:44 → 13:242h 40m · directTransport for Wales TfW Rail£64–142
- 10:52 → 14:293h 37m · 2 changesTransport for Wales TfW Rail£110–195
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Blaenffos?
- The fastest way is by train: about 2h 34m door to door. The straight-line distance is 116 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Cardiff to Blaenffos?
- Drive is the cheapest, from £13. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Cardiff to Blaenffos?
- Yes. Today's timetable shows 3 direct trains, the fastest taking 2h 34m. Fares run £59–195 across classes.
- How far is Blaenffos from Cardiff by road?
- About 146 km, roughly 2h 57m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around £13–18; tolls and parking are extra.