What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Abercarn?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Abercarn is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 25 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Abercarn?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Abercarn is to drive which takes 25 min and costs £4 - £7.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Abercarn?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Abercarn. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at St Luke's Surgery via Queensway Q5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Abercarn?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Newbridge. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.

How far is it from Cardiff to Abercarn?

The distance between Cardiff and Abercarn is 20 miles. The road distance is 19.3 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Abercarn without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Abercarn without a car is to train which takes 36 min and costs £5 - £10.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Abercarn?

The train from Cardiff Central to Newbridge takes 36 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Abercarn bus from?

Cardiff to Abercarn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Abercarn train from?

Cardiff to Abercarn train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Abercarn?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Abercarn is to train which takes 36 min and costs £5 - £10. Alternatively, you can bus and line 151 bus, which costs £7 - £11 and takes 1h 28m.

Where does the Cardiff to Abercarn bus arrive?

Cardiff to Abercarn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Queensway Q1 station.

Where does the Cardiff to Abercarn train arrive?

Cardiff to Abercarn train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Newbridge station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Abercarn?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Abercarn is 19 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Cardiff to Abercarn.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Abercarn?

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Where can I stay near Abercarn?

There are 1750+ hotels available in Abercarn.

Cardiff to Abercarn - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 151 bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Abercarn by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to NewbridgeMaesteg - Ebbw Vale Town / ...
36 min
£5–10
Bus, line 151 bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Queensway Q1Uk042 / ...
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q5 to St Luke's Surgery151
1h 28m
£7–11
Drive 19.2 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Abercarn19.2 mi
25 min
£5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff to Abercarn19.2 mi
25 min
£40–55
Line 30 bus, line 151 bus
1. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 14 to Friars Walk 1530
2. Take the bus from Market Square 21 to St Luke's Surgery151
1h 49m
£6–8

Cardiff to Abercarn by train

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Distance: 20.2 mi
Duration: 36 min

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Abercarn, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Newbridge hourly. Tickets cost £5–10 and the journey takes 36 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to St Luke's Surgery via Queensway Q5 in around 1h 28m.

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