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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 $5. 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 $5, and a bus costs an average of $8.
Distance: 9 miles (16 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$8 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 |
The cheapest way to travel from Cardiff to Trefforest is a train with an average price of $7 (€6).
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 $8 (€7).
The fastest way to travel from Cardiff to Trefforest is by train with an average journey time of 28m.
Other travel options to Trefforest take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 8m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Cardiff and Trefforest including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Cardiff to Trefforest among Omio's users.
Take the bus. On this route, it's both cheaper and quicker than driving.
You'll arrive about -1h -41m sooner (1h 8m by bus vs 27m by car) and save roughly $-3.93 (€-3.23) compared to fuel and tolls ($8 (€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 |
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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 $8 |
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 |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cardiff to Trefforest
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from Cardiff to Trefforest run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 (€7) but you can travel from only $5 (€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.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $5 (€4)
Distance 9 miles (16 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€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 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $5 (€4)
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 $5 (€4). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Stagecoach South Wales
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
35m
Cheapest Price
$7 (€6)
Stagecoach South Wales frequency
19 a day
Edwards Coaches UK
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
45m
Edwards Coaches UK frequency
11 a day
FAQs: Bus from Cardiff to Trefforest
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff to Trefforest by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Trefforest, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap bus tickets from Cardiff to Trefforest can start from as little as $8 (€7) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Cardiff to Trefforest is $8 (€7) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Cardiff to Trefforest is 1h 8m to travel the 9 miles (16 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Cardiff to Trefforest leaves at 5:49 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Cardiff to Trefforest leaves at 11:56 PM.
Yes, there are 6 direct buses a day from Cardiff to Trefforest with Stagecoach South Wales. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from Cardiff to Trefforest, you can count on Stagecoach South Wales, Edwards Coaches UK for the best way to get you to Trefforest. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Cardiff and Trefforest and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A day trip to Trefforest from Cardiff is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 8m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Cardiff to Trefforest is April.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Cardiff and Trefforest including taking a train and bus.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the bus from Cardiff to Trefforest.
No, the bus from Cardiff to Trefforest has no accessibility options.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the bus from Cardiff to Trefforest.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the bus from Cardiff to Trefforest.
No, luggage for the bus from Cardiff to Trefforest needs to be booked in addition.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the bus from Cardiff to Trefforest.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Cardiff to Trefforest.
No, there are no USB plugs on board the bus from Cardiff to Trefforest.
No, there is no WiFi on board the bus from Cardiff to Trefforest.
Since neither Cardiff nor Trefforest are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United Kingdom and United Kingdom. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Cardiff to Trefforest among Omio's users.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
In Trefforest, travelers should be cautious of petty theft, especially in crowded areas and on public transport. It's advisable to keep belongings secure and be aware of pickpocketing. Additionally, travelers should avoid unlicensed taxi services to prevent overcharging or scams. Staying vigilant and using official transportation options enhances safety.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
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