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

The cheapest way to get from Aberdare to Pencoed is to drive which costs £5 - £9 and takes 45 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Aberdare to Pencoed is to drive which takes 45 min and costs £5 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Aberdare and Pencoed?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberdare to Pencoed. However, there are services departing from Victoria Square and arriving at Pencoed War Memorial via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Aberdare and Pencoed?

No, there is no direct train from Aberdare to Pencoed. However, there are services departing from Aberdare and arriving at Pencoed via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.

How far is it from Aberdare to Pencoed?

The distance between Aberdare and Pencoed is 39 miles. The road distance is 23.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Aberdare to Pencoed without a car is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs £10 - £19.

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

It takes approximately 1h 47m to get from Aberdare to Pencoed, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberdare to Pencoed bus from?

Aberdare to Pencoed bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Victoria Square station.

Where do I catch the Aberdare to Pencoed train from?

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

Train or bus from Aberdare to Pencoed?

The best way to get from Aberdare to Pencoed is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs £10 - £19. Alternatively, you can bus via Bridgend, which costs £10 - £14 and takes 2h 17m.

Where does the Aberdare to Pencoed bus arrive?

Aberdare to Pencoed bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7.

Where does the Aberdare to Pencoed train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Aberdare to Pencoed?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberdare to Pencoed is 24 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Aberdare to Pencoed.

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

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Where can I stay near Pencoed?

There are 1543+ hotels available in Pencoed.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aberdare to Cardiff CentralAberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to PencoedCardiff Central - Milford Haven / ...
1h 47m
£11–19
Drive 23.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Aberdare to Pencoed23.7 mi
45 min
£6–9
Bus via Bridgend
1. Take the bus from Victoria Square to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7172
2h 17m
£11–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Aberdare to Pencoed23.7 mi
45 min
£50–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from Victoria Square to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7172
2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7 to Pencoed War Memorial64
2h 46m
£11–15

Aberdare to Pencoed by train

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Distance: 39.1 mi
Duration: 1h 47m

What companies run services between Aberdare, Wales and Pencoed, Bridgend, Wales?

You can take a train from Aberdare to Pencoed via Cardiff Central in around 1h 47m. Alternatively, Stagecoach South Wales operates a bus from Victoria Square to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7 every 4 hours. Tickets cost £7–11 and the journey takes 1h 45m.

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