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

The cheapest way to get from Aberdare to Cardiff is to drive which costs £5 - £9 and takes 36 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Aberdare to Cardiff is to drive which takes 36 min and costs £5 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Aberdare and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberdare station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Aberdare Bus Station Stand 1 and arriving at Greyfriars Road GF via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Aberdare and Cardiff?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Aberdare and arriving at Cardiff Central. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 2m.

How far is it from Aberdare to Cardiff?

The distance between Aberdare and Cardiff is 23 miles. The road distance is 23.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Aberdare to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs £9 - £13.

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

The train from Aberdare to Cardiff Central takes 1h 2m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Aberdare to Cardiff bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Aberdare to Cardiff train from?

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

Train or bus from Aberdare to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Aberdare to Cardiff is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs £9 - £13. Alternatively, you can line 61 bus and line 132 bus, which costs £9 - £16 and takes 1h 59m.

Where does the Aberdare to Cardiff bus arrive?

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

Where does the Aberdare to Cardiff train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Aberdare to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberdare to Cardiff is 24 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Aberdare to Cardiff.

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

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Aberdare to Cardiff - 4 ways to travel via train, line 61 bus, and line 132 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Aberdare to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aberdare to Cardiff Centraltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
1h 2m
£9–13
Drive 23.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Aberdare to Cardiffcar 23.5 mi
36 min
£6–9
Line 61 bus, line 132 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 8 to Greyfriars Road GFbus 132 / ...
1h 59m
£10–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Aberdare to Cardifftaxi 23.5 mi
36 min
£50–65

Aberdare to Cardiff by train

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Distance: 22.8 mi
Duration: 1h 2m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Aberdare to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £9–13 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberdare Bus Station Stand 1 to Greyfriars Road GF via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 8 in around 1h 59m.

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