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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Aberdare is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 1h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Aberdare is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Aberdare?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Aberdare station. However, there are services departing from Regent Circus and arriving at Aberdare Bus Station via Greyfriars Road Stop GJ and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Aberdare?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Aberdare via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.

How far is it from Swindon to Aberdare?

The distance between Swindon and Aberdare is 91 miles. The road distance is 84.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Aberdare without a car is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs £27 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Swindon to Aberdare, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Aberdare bus from?

Swindon to Aberdare bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Regent Circus station.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Aberdare train from?

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

Train or bus from Swindon to Aberdare?

The best way to get from Swindon to Aberdare is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs £27 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus and line 61 bus, which costs £18 - £60 and takes 4h 27m.

Where does the Swindon to Aberdare bus arrive?

Swindon to Aberdare bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kingsway GD station.

Where does the Swindon to Aberdare train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swindon to Aberdare?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Aberdare is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Swindon to Aberdare.

How do I get a train ticket from Swindon to Aberdare?

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Swindon to Aberdare - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 61 bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Swindon to Aberdare by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cardiff CentralLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to AberdareMerthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
2h 27m
£27–54
Bus, line 61 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to Kingsway GDUk042
2. Take the bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2 to Aberdare Bus Station61 / ...
4h 27m
£19–59
Drive 83.9 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Aberdare83.9 mi
1h 43m
£21–30

Swindon to Aberdare by train

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2h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 90.4 mi
Duration: 2h 27m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Aberdare via Cardiff Central in around 2h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regent Circus to Aberdare Bus Station via Kingsway GD, Greyfriars Road Stop GJ, and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2 in around 4h 27m.

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