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

The cheapest way to get from Pontypool to Aberdare is to drive which costs £5 - £9 and takes 35 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontypool to Aberdare is to drive which takes 35 min and costs £5 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Pontypool and Aberdare?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontypool to Aberdare station. However, there are services departing from Twympath and arriving at Aberdare Bus Station via Blackwood Bus Station Stand 5 and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

How far is it from Pontypool to Aberdare?

The distance between Pontypool and Aberdare is 45 miles. The road distance is 22.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontypool to Aberdare without a car is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs £18 - £23.

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

It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Pontypool to Aberdare, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontypool to Aberdare bus from?

Pontypool to Aberdare bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Twympath station.

Train or bus from Pontypool to Aberdare?

The best way to get from Pontypool to Aberdare is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs £18 - £23. Alternatively, you can line 21 bus and line 7 bus and line 61 bus, which costs and takes 3h 14m.

Where does the Pontypool to Aberdare bus arrive?

Pontypool to Aberdare bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Blackwood Bus Station Stand 9.

Can I drive from Pontypool to Aberdare?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontypool to Aberdare is 23 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Pontypool to Aberdare.

Where can I stay near Aberdare?

There are 551+ hotels available in Aberdare.

Pontypool to Aberdare - 5 ways to travel via train, line 21 bus, and line 7 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Pontypool to Aberdare by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cwmbran to Cardiff CentralManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to AberdareMerthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
2h 36m
£18–22
Drive 22.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Pontypool to Aberdare22.6 mi
35 min
£6–9
Line 21 bus, line 7 bus, line 61 bus
1. Take the bus from Twympath to Blackwood Bus Station Stand 921
2. Take the bus from Blackwood Bus Station Stand 5 to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 67
3. Take the bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2 to Aberdare Bus Station61 / ...
3h 14m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pontypool to Aberdare22.6 mi
35 min
£45–60
Bus, line 76 bus, line 9 bus
1. Take the bus from Town Hall 4 to Ebbw Vale Learning Zone Stand 5X2 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ebbw Vale Learning Zone Stand 4 to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 176
3. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 13 to Little Theatre89 / ...
3h 25m

Pontypool to Aberdare by bus and train

195Weekly Services

2h 36mAverage Duration

£18Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Pontypool to Aberdare.

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Distance: 45.1 mi
Duration: 2h 36m

What companies run services between Pontypool, Wales and Aberdare, Wales?

You can take a bus from Town Hall 2 to Aberdare via Trussel Road, Cwmbran, and Cardiff Central in around 2h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Twympath to Aberdare Bus Station via Blackwood Bus Station Stand 5 and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2 in around 3h 14m.

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