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 36 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 36 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 Town Hall 2 and arriving at Aberdare Bus Station via Greyfriars Road GF and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Pontypool and Aberdare?

No, there is no direct train from Pontypool to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Cwmbran and arriving at Aberdare via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.

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 39m and costs £15 - £27.

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

It takes approximately 2h 39m 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 Town Hall 2 station.

Where do I catch the Pontypool to Aberdare train from?

Pontypool to Aberdare train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cwmbran station.

Train or bus from Pontypool to Aberdare?

The best way to get from Pontypool to Aberdare is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs £15 - £27. Alternatively, you can bus and line 132 bus and line 61 bus, which costs £15 - £25 and takes 3h 19m.

Where does the Pontypool to Aberdare bus arrive?

Pontypool to Aberdare bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Greyfriars Road GH station.

Where does the Pontypool to Aberdare train arrive?

Pontypool to Aberdare train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Pontypool to Aberdare?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontypool to Aberdare is 23 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Pontypool to Aberdare.

Where can I stay near Aberdare?

There are 565+ hotels available in Aberdare.

Pontypool to Aberdare - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 132 bus

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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 Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
2h 39m
£15–26
Drive 22.6 mi
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1. Drive from Pontypool to Aberdarecar 22.6 mi
36 min
£6–9
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Town Hall 2 to Greyfriars Road GHbus X3
2. Take the train from Cardiff Queen Street to Aberdaretrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
3h 1m
£15–22
Bus, line 132 bus, line 61 bus
1. Take the bus from Town Hall 2 to Greyfriars Road GHbus X3
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 / ...
3h 19m
£16–24
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pontypool to Aberdaretaxi 22.6 mi
36 min
£100–130

Pontypool to Aberdare by bus and train

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Distance: 45.1 mi
Duration: 2h 39m

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 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Hall 2 to Aberdare Bus Station via Greyfriars Road GH, Greyfriars Road GF, and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2 in around 3h 19m.

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