There are 4 ways to get from Aberdare to Aberdaron by bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, drive
best- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Millennium Gardenbus T4
- Take the bus from Millennium Garden to Aberystwyth Universitybus 409
- Drive from Aberystwyth University to Aberdaroncar
7h 43m£36–57Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus T4
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depotbus X85
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Pwllhelitrain
11h 5m£34–54Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Pwllhelitrain
10h 34m£82–142Drive 152.1 mi
- Drive from Aberdare to Aberdaroncar 152.1 mi
3h 42m£38–55
Aberdare to Aberdaron by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aberdare to Aberdaron is to bus and train which costs £30 - £55 and takes 11h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Aberdare to Aberdaron is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct train from Aberdare to Aberdaron. However, there are services departing from Aberdare and arriving at Pwllheli via Cardiff Central, Shrewsbury and Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 34m.
The distance between Aberdare and Aberdaron is 196 miles. The road distance is 153 miles.
The best way to get from Aberdare to Aberdaron without a car is to train which takes 10h 34m and costs £80 - £150.
It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from Aberdare to Aberdaron, including transfers.
Aberdare to Aberdaron train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Aberdare to Aberdaron train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberdare to Aberdaron is 153 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Aberdare to Aberdaron.
There are 689+ hotels available in Aberdaron.
What companies run services between Aberdare, Wales and Aberdaron, Wales?
You can take a train from Aberdare to Post Office via Cardiff Central, Shrewsbury, Machynlleth, Pwllheli, and Pwllheli Bus Station Stand A in around 10h 34m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Pwllheli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Pwllheli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Millennium Garden
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–9
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide