What is the cheapest way to get from Aberdare to Aberystwyth?

The cheapest way to get from Aberdare to Aberystwyth is to drive which costs £19 - £29 and takes 1h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aberdare to Aberystwyth?

The fastest way to get from Aberdare to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Aberdare and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberdare to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Little Theatre and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 and Newtown Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Aberdare and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct train from Aberdare to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Aberdare and arriving at Aberystwyth via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.

How far is it from Aberdare to Aberystwyth?

The distance between Aberdare and Aberystwyth is 211 miles. The road distance is 80.7 miles.

How do I travel from Aberdare to Aberystwyth without a car?

The best way to get from Aberdare to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs £50 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Aberdare to Aberystwyth?

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Aberdare to Aberystwyth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberdare to Aberystwyth bus from?

Aberdare to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, depart from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2.

Where do I catch the Aberdare to Aberystwyth train from?

Aberdare to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberdare station.

Train or bus from Aberdare to Aberystwyth?

The best way to get from Aberdare to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus via Newtown, which costs and takes 6h 23m.

Where does the Aberdare to Aberystwyth bus arrive?

Aberdare to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, arrive at Newtown Bus Station Stand 2.

Where does the Aberdare to Aberystwyth train arrive?

Aberdare to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Aberdare to Aberystwyth?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberdare to Aberystwyth is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Aberdare to Aberystwyth.

How do I get a train ticket from Aberdare to Aberystwyth?

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Aberdare to Aberystwyth - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Aberdare to Aberystwyth by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aberdare to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
6h 18m
£52–110
Drive 80.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Aberdare to Aberystwythcar 80.2 mi
1h 57m
£20–29
Bus via Newtown
1. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus T4
2. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
6h 23m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Victoria Square to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7bus 172
2. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
6h 28m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Victoria Square to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7bus 172
2. Take the train from Bridgend to Carmarthentrain
3. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1 / ...
6h 50m

Aberdare to Aberystwyth by train

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Map of how to get from Aberdare to Aberystwyth.

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Distance: 209.3 mi
Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Aberdare, Wales and Aberystwyth, Wales?

You can take a train from Aberdare to Aberystwyth via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury in around 6h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Little Theatre to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 and Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 in around 6h 23m.

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