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

The cheapest way to get from Aberdare to Caerphilly is to drive which costs £4 - £6 and takes 30 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Aberdare to Caerphilly is to taxi which takes 30 min and costs £35 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Aberdare and Caerphilly?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberdare station to Caerphilly. However, there are services departing from Aberdare Bus Station Stand 1 and arriving at Caerphilly Library / The Twyn via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Aberdare and Caerphilly?

No, there is no direct train from Aberdare to Caerphilly. However, there are services departing from Aberdare and arriving at Caerphilly via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.

How far is it from Aberdare to Caerphilly?

The distance between Aberdare and Caerphilly is 20 miles. The road distance is 17 miles.

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

The best way to get from Aberdare to Caerphilly without a car is to train and line 120 bus which takes 1h 20m and costs £7 - £12.

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

It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from Aberdare to Caerphilly, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberdare to Caerphilly bus from?

Aberdare to Caerphilly bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Aberdare Bus Station Stand 1.

Where do I catch the Aberdare to Caerphilly train from?

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

Train or bus from Aberdare to Caerphilly?

The best way to get from Aberdare to Caerphilly is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs £14 - £19. Alternatively, you can line 61 bus and line 120 bus, which costs £7 - £13 and takes 1h 49m.

Where does the Aberdare to Caerphilly bus arrive?

Aberdare to Caerphilly bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2.

Where does the Aberdare to Caerphilly train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Aberdare to Caerphilly?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberdare to Caerphilly is 17 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Aberdare to Caerphilly.

Where can I stay near Caerphilly?

There are 1672+ hotels available in Caerphilly.

Aberdare to Caerphilly - 5 ways to travel via train, line 120 bus, taxi

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

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Train, line 120 bus
best
1. Take the train from Aberdare to Pontypriddtrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station South E5 to Caerphilly Library / The Twynbus 120
1h 20m
£7–12
Drive 16.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Aberdare to Caerphillycar 16.9 mi
30 min
£5–6
Train
1. Take the train from Aberdare to Cardiff Centraltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Caerphillytrain Penarth - Caerphilly / ...
1h 31m
£14–19
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Aberdare to Caerphillytaxi 16.9 mi
30 min
£35–45
Line 61 bus, line 120 bus
1. Take the bus from Aberdare Bus Station Stand 1 to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2bus 61 / ...
2. Take the bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 7 to Caerphilly Library / The Twynbus 120
1h 49m
£8–12

Aberdare to Caerphilly by train and bus

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1h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 20.2 mi
Duration: 1h 20m

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

You can take a train from Aberdare to Caerphilly via Cardiff Central in around 1h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberdare Bus Station Stand 1 to Caerphilly Library / The Twyn via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 7 in around 1h 49m.

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