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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Aberfan is to drive which costs £15 - £23 and takes 1h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Aberfan is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Aberfan?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath to Aberfan. However, there are services departing from Westgate Buildings and arriving at Capel Smyrna via Bus Station, Greyfriars Road Stop GJ and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Bath and Aberfan?

No, there is no direct train from Bath to Aberfan. However, there are services departing from Bath Spa and arriving at Merthyr Vale via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.

How far is it from Bath to Aberfan?

The distance between Bath and Aberfan is 69 miles. The road distance is 61.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bath to Aberfan without a car is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs £25 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Bath to Aberfan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bath to Aberfan bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bath to Aberfan train from?

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

Train or bus from Bath to Aberfan?

The best way to get from Bath to Aberfan is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs £25 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 42m.

Where does the Bath to Aberfan bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bath to Aberfan train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bath to Aberfan?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Aberfan is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Bath to Aberfan.

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

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Where can I stay near Aberfan?

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Bath to Aberfan - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Bath to Aberfan 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 Merthyr ValeAberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
2h 21m
£26–36
Drive 61.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bath to Aberfan61.1 mi
1h 38m
£16–23
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 Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1X4
4h 42m

Bath to Aberfan by train

130Weekly Trains

2h 21mAverage Duration

£26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 68.5 mi
Duration: 2h 21m

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

You can take a train from Bath Spa to Merthyr Vale via Cardiff Central in around 2h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate Buildings to Capel Smyrna via Bus Station, Kingsway GD, Greyfriars Road Stop GJ, Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1, and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 12 in around 4h 42m.

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