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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Aberdare is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Aberdare is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Aberdare?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Aberdare Library via Talbot Street and Tonypandy Bus Station Stand A1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Aberdare?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Aberdare via Bristol Temple Meads and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.

How far is it from Exeter to Aberdare?

The distance between Exeter and Aberdare is 137 miles. The road distance is 120.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Aberdare without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 35m and costs £17 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Exeter to Aberdare, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Aberdare bus from?

Exeter to Aberdare bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Aberdare train from?

Exeter to Aberdare train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Aberdare?

The best way to get from Exeter to Aberdare is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 35m and costs £17 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus and line 122 bus, which costs £29 - £55 and takes 6h 11m.

Where does the Exeter to Aberdare bus arrive?

Exeter to Aberdare bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Exeter to Aberdare train arrive?

Exeter to Aberdare train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Aberdare?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Aberdare is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Exeter to Aberdare.

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

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Where can I stay near Aberdare?

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Exeter to Aberdare - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 122 bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Exeter to Aberdare by train, bus, or car

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Train via Bristol
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain
3h 35m
£18–71
Bus, line 122 bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
2. Take the bus from Talbot Street to Tonypandy Bus Station Stand A6bus 122
6h 11m
£29–54
Drive 120 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Aberdarecar 120 mi
2h 20m
£29–42
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
3h 57m
£39–86

Exeter to Aberdare by train

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3h 35mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Exeter to Aberdare.

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Distance: 135.8 mi
Duration: 3h 35m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Aberdare via Bristol Temple Meads and Cardiff Central in around 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Aberdare Library via Sophia Gardens, Talbot Street, and Tonypandy Bus Station Stand A1 in around 6h 11m.

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