4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Cardiff to Trefforest
Cheapest price
$0.00
Average price
$6
Fastest journey
35 m
Average duration
36 m
Buses per day
40
Distance
16 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cardiff to Trefforest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
Of the 40 buses that leave Cardiff for Trefforest on Mon, Jun 01, 23 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 01 the direct buses cover the 16 km distance in an average of 36 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 35 m .
On Mon, Jun 01 the slowest buses will take 41 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
8:05 AM0h48Cardiff8:53 AMCastle Inn BridgeFind prices1 transfer- 8:35 AM0h57Cardiff9:32 AMCastle Inn BridgeFind prices1 transfer
- 9:05 AM0h47Cardiff9:52 AMCastle Inn BridgeFind prices1 transfer
- 9:30 AM0h51Cardiff10:21 AMCastle Inn BridgeFind prices1 transfer
- 10:00 AM0h45Cardiff10:45 AMCastle Inn BridgeFind prices1 transfer
9:40 AM0h35Cardiff10:15 AMCastle Inn Bridge$101One-way1 transfer- 10:40 AM0h35Cardiff11:15 AMCastle Inn Bridge$101One-way1 transfer
- 11:40 AM0h35Cardiff12:15 PMCastle Inn Bridge$101One-way1 transfer
- 12:40 PM0h35Cardiff1:15 PMCastle Inn Bridge$101One-way1 transfer
- 6:41 AM0h41Cardiff7:22 AMCastle Inn Bridge$71One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Cardiff to Trefforest
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Trefforest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $6, and a bus costs an average of $9.
Distance: 9 miles (16 km)
Compare bus with
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$9 Average price | $7 Average price Cheapest | $4 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 38m Average total duration 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 58m Average total duration Fastest 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Trefforest:
A train is $1 (€0.88) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cardiff to Trefforest costing on average $9 (€7).
Other travel options to Trefforest take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 8m.
You'll arrive about -1h -41m sooner (1h 8m by bus vs 27m by car) and save roughly $-4.01 (€-3.23) compared to fuel and tolls ($9 (€7) vs $4 (€4)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Stagecoach South Wales.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Cardiff to Trefforest Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 06:41AM | Arrival Time 07:22AM | Duration 0h41 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 07:11AM | Arrival Time 07:52AM | Duration 0h41 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 08:23AM | Duration 0h43 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 07:41AM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Edwards Coaches UK | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 08:53AM | Duration 0h48 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 08:21AM | Arrival Time 09:06AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Edwards Coaches UK | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 09:32AM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 09:22AM | Duration 0h42 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Transport for Wales | Departure Time 08:54AM | Arrival Time 10:02AM | Duration 1h08 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Edwards Coaches UK | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 09:52AM | Duration 0h47 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 09:12AM | Arrival Time 09:58AM | Duration 0h46 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 09:29AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 0h46 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Edwards Coaches UK | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:21AM | Duration 0h51 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 09:44AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 0h46 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 09:59AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 0h46 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Edwards Coaches UK | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 10:14AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 0h46 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 10:29AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 0h46 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Edwards Coaches UK | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:21AM | Duration 0h51 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 10:44AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 0h46 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 10:59AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 0h46 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Edwards Coaches UK | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 11:14AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 0h46 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 11:29AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 0h46 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Edwards Coaches UK | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 12:21PM | Duration 0h51 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 11:44AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 0h46 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 11:59AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 0h46 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Edwards Coaches UK | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 12:14PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 0h46 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 12:29PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 0h46 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Edwards Coaches UK | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 01:21PM | Duration 0h51 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 12:44PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 0h46 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 12:59PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 0h46 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Edwards Coaches UK | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 01:14PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 0h46 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Stagecoach South Wales | Departure Time 01:29PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 0h46 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Live departures
Cardiff to Trefforest bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Trefforest buses for today, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 8:54 AM Cardiff | 1h08 | 10:02 AM Trefforest | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cardiff to Trefforest
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Buses from Cardiff to Trefforest run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) but you can travel from only $6 (€4) by train.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:49, the last at 23:56. The fastest bus covers the 9 miles (16 km) distance in 1h 8m.
Distance 9 miles (16 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 1h 8m |
First bus 5:49 AM |
Last bus 11:56 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Bus providers: Stagecoach South Wales, Edwards Coaches UK from Cardiff to TrefforestYou can travel by bus between Cardiff to Trefforest with Stagecoach South Wales, Edwards Coaches UK for as low as $6 (€4). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Cardiff to Trefforest
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