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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Aberdare is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Aberdare is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Aberdare?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath to Aberdare station. However, there are services departing from Westgate Buildings and arriving at Aberdare Bus Station via Bus Station, Greyfriars Road Stop GJ and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Bath and Aberdare?

No, there is no direct train from Bath to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Bath Spa and arriving at Aberdare via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.

How far is it from Bath to Aberdare?

The distance between Bath and Aberdare is 72 miles. The road distance is 64.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bath to Aberdare without a car is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs £24 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Bath to Aberdare, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bath to Aberdare bus from?

Bath to Aberdare bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Westgate Buildings station.

Where do I catch the Bath to Aberdare train from?

Bath to Aberdare train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bath Spa station.

Train or bus from Bath to Aberdare?

The best way to get from Bath to Aberdare is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs £24 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus and line 61 bus, which costs and takes 4h 38m.

Where does the Bath to Aberdare bus arrive?

Bath to Aberdare bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Bath to Aberdare train arrive?

Bath to Aberdare train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Bath to Aberdare?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Aberdare is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Bath to Aberdare.

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

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Where can I stay near Aberdare?

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Bath to Aberdare - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 61 bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Bath to Aberdare by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Cardiff CentralPortsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to AberdareMerthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
2h 36m
£25–40
Drive 64.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bath to Aberdare64.5 mi
1h 39m
£17–24
Bus, line 61 bus
1. Take the bus from Westgate Buildings to Bus StationX39 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GD
3. Take the bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2 to Aberdare Bus Station61 / ...
4h 38m

Bath to Aberdare by train

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2h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 72.1 mi
Duration: 2h 36m

What companies run services between Bath, England and Aberdare, Wales?

You can take a train from Bath Spa to Aberdare via Cardiff Central in around 2h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate Buildings to Aberdare Bus Station via Bus Station, Kingsway GD, Greyfriars Road Stop GJ, and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2 in around 4h 38m.

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