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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Aberdare is to bus and line 132 bus and line 61 bus which costs £25 - £45 and takes 5h 15m.

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 station. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Aberdare Bus Station via Greyfriars Road GF and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

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 Parkway and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.

How far is it from Exeter to Aberdare?

The distance between Exeter and Aberdare is 138 miles. The road distance is 120.8 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 36m and costs £50 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 36m 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 36m and costs £50 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus and line 132 bus and line 61 bus, which costs £25 - £45 and takes 5h 15m.

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 Parkway 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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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 Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain
3h 36m
£52–99
Bus, line 132 bus, line 61 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GF to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 10bus 132 / ...
3. Take the bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2 to Aberdare Bus Stationbus 61 / ...
5h 15m
£25–42
Drive 120.1 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Aberdarecar 120.1 mi
2h 20m
£30–43
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 58m
£55–99

Exeter to Aberdare by train

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Distance: 137 mi
Duration: 3h 36m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Aberdare via Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central in around 3h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Aberdare Bus Station via Sophia Gardens, Greyfriars Road GF, and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2 in around 5h 15m.

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