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

The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Aberdare is to bus via Newtown which costs £19 - £40 and takes 5h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Aberdare is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Aberystwyth and Aberdare?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 and arriving at Gadlys Terrace via Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 and Merthyr Bus Station 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Aberystwyth and Aberdare?

No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Aberdare via Shrewsbury and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

How far is it from Aberystwyth to Aberdare?

The distance between Aberystwyth and Aberdare is 211 miles. The road distance is 80.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Aberdare without a car is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs £80 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Aberystwyth to Aberdare, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberystwyth to Aberdare bus from?

Aberystwyth to Aberdare bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2.

Where do I catch the Aberystwyth to Aberdare train from?

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

Train or bus from Aberystwyth to Aberdare?

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Aberdare is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus via Newtown, which costs £19 - £40 and takes 5h 48m.

Where does the Aberystwyth to Aberdare bus arrive?

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

Where does the Aberystwyth to Aberdare train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Aberystwyth to Aberdare?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Aberdare is 81 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Aberystwyth to Aberdare.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain
5h 46m
£81–136
Bus via Newtown
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
2. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Merthyr Bus Station 7bus T4
5h 48m
£19–36
Drive 80.1 mi
1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Aberdarecar 80.1 mi
2h 1m
£20–29
Bus
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Port Talbot Parkway 6bus T1c
2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7 to Aberdare Librarybus 172
6h 22m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
2. Take the train from Carmarthen to Bridgendtrain
3. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7 to Aberdare Librarybus 172
6h 29m
£35–67

Aberystwyth to Aberdare by train

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Distance: 209.3 mi
Duration: 5h 46m

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

You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Aberdare via Shrewsbury and Cardiff Central in around 5h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Gadlys Terrace via Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 and Merthyr Bus Station 13 in around 5h 48m.

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