There are 3 ways to get from Exeter to Aberdare by train or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdare
3h 34m£26–77Drive 120 mi
- Drive from Exeter to Aberdare120 mi
2h 19m£30–43Train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff CentralExeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to AberdareMerthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
3h 57m£49–86
Exeter to Aberdare by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Aberdare is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Aberdare is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs £29 - £45.
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 34m.
The distance between Exeter and Aberdare is 137 miles. The road distance is 120.7 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Aberdare without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 34m and costs £25 - £80.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Exeter to Aberdare, including transfers.
Exeter to Aberdare train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Aberdare train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Aberdare is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Exeter to Aberdare.
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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 34m.
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £8–30
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–42
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Aberdare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–6
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
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