What is the cheapest way to get from Port Talbot to Aberdare?

The cheapest way to get from Port Talbot to Aberdare is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 31 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Port Talbot to Aberdare?

The fastest way to get from Port Talbot to Aberdare is to drive which takes 31 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Port Talbot and Aberdare?

No, there is no direct bus from Port Talbot to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Port Talbot Parkway Stand 4 and arriving at Aberdare Library via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Port Talbot and Aberdare?

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

How far is it from Port Talbot to Aberdare?

The distance between Port Talbot and Aberdare is 55 miles. The road distance is 27.1 miles.

How do I travel from Port Talbot to Aberdare without a car?

The best way to get from Port Talbot to Aberdare without a car is to train which takes 2h and costs £9 - £22.

How long does it take to get from Port Talbot to Aberdare?

It takes approximately 2h to get from Port Talbot to Aberdare, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Port Talbot to Aberdare bus from?

Port Talbot to Aberdare bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Port Talbot Parkway Stand 4 station.

Where do I catch the Port Talbot to Aberdare train from?

Port Talbot to Aberdare train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Port Talbot Parkway station.

Train or bus from Port Talbot to Aberdare?

The best way to get from Port Talbot to Aberdare is to train which takes 2h and costs £9 - £22. Alternatively, you can bus via Bridgend, which costs £10 - £18 and takes 2h 57m.

Where does the Port Talbot to Aberdare bus arrive?

Port Talbot to Aberdare bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1.

Where does the Port Talbot to Aberdare train arrive?

Port Talbot to Aberdare train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Port Talbot to Aberdare?

Yes, the driving distance between Port Talbot to Aberdare is 27 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Port Talbot to Aberdare.

How do I get a train ticket from Port Talbot to Aberdare?

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Port Talbot to Aberdare - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Cardiff CentralSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to AberdareMerthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
2h
£10–21
Drive 26.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Port Talbot to Aberdare26.9 mi
31 min
£7–10
Bus via Bridgend
1. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7 to Aberdare Library172
2h 57m
£10–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Port Talbot to Aberdare26.9 mi
31 min
£55–70
Bus
1. Take the bus from Port Talbot Parkway Stand 4 to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1X1
2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7 to Aberdare Library172
3h 21m

Port Talbot to Aberdare by train

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Distance: 55 mi
Duration: 2h

What companies run services between Port Talbot, Wales and Aberdare, Wales?

You can take a train from Port Talbot Parkway to Aberdare via Cardiff Central in around 2h. Alternatively, Stagecoach South Wales operates a bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7 to Aberdare Library every 4 hours. Tickets cost £7–11 and the journey takes 1h 42m.

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