There are 4 ways to get from Aberdare to Devon by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Aberdare to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
4h 34m£54–109Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Greyfriars Road GJbus X4
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bampfylde Streetbus Cp5
8h 24m£33–53Drive 127.5 mi
- Drive from Aberdare to Devoncar 127.5 mi
2h 41m£33–47Train
- Take the train from Aberdare to Cardiff Centraltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h 37m£57–105
Aberdare to Devon by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aberdare to Devon is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Aberdare to Devon is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberdare to Devon. However, there are services departing from Gadlys Terrace and arriving at Coach House via Merthyr Bus Station 8, Cardiff Bridge KQ, Sophia Gardens and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Aberdare to Devon. However, there are services departing from Aberdare and arriving at Yeoford via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Aberdare and Devon is 147 miles. The road distance is 128.3 miles.
The best way to get from Aberdare to Devon without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 34m and costs £50 - £110.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Aberdare to Devon, including transfers.
Aberdare to Devon bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Merthyr Bus Station 8.
Aberdare to Devon train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberdare station.
The best way to get from Aberdare to Devon is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 34m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 24m.
What companies run services between Aberdare, Wales and Devon, England?
You can take a train from Aberdare to Yeoford via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads, and Exeter St Davids in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gadlys Terrace to Coach House via Merthyr Bus Station 8, Greyfriars Road GJ, Cardiff Bridge KQ, Talbot Street, Sophia Gardens, Bampfylde Street, and Bus Station in around 8h 24m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Aberdare to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Aberdare to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
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Bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Greyfriars Road GJ
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £18–29
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Aberdare to Devon bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Greyfriars Road GJ station.
Aberdare to Devon train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberdare to Devon is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Aberdare to Devon.
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