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

The cheapest way to get from Aberdare to Aberystwyth is to drive which costs £19 - £29 and takes 2h.

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

The fastest way to get from Aberdare to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 2h and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Aberdare and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberdare to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Gadlys Terrace and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Merthyr Bus Station 2 and Millennium Garden. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Aberdare and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct train from Aberdare to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Aberdare and arriving at Aberystwyth via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

How far is it from Aberdare to Aberystwyth?

The distance between Aberdare and Aberystwyth is 109 miles. The road distance is 80.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Aberdare to Aberystwyth without a car is to bus via Llanidloes which takes 5h 38m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Aberdare to Aberystwyth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberdare to Aberystwyth bus from?

Aberdare to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, depart from Merthyr Bus Station 2.

Where do I catch the Aberdare to Aberystwyth train from?

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

Train or bus from Aberdare to Aberystwyth?

The best way to get from Aberdare to Aberystwyth is to bus via Llanidloes which takes 5h 38m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £75 - £140 and takes 6h 19m.

Where does the Aberdare to Aberystwyth bus arrive?

Aberdare to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, arrive at Millennium Garden station.

Where does the Aberdare to Aberystwyth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Aberdare to Aberystwyth?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberdare to Aberystwyth is 81 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Aberdare to Aberystwyth.

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

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Aberdare to Aberystwyth - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Bus via Llanidloes
best
1. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Millennium Gardenbus T4
2. Take the bus from Millennium Garden to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
5h 38m
Drive 80.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Aberdare to Aberystwythcar 80.3 mi
2h
£20–29
Train
1. Take the train from Aberdare to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
6h 19m
£79–140
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Neath to Carmarthentrain
2. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
3. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1 / ...
5h 58m
£29–51
Bus
1. Take the bus from Victoria Square to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6bus 172
2. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
6h 25m

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Distance: 108.4 mi
Duration: 5h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Gadlys Terrace to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Merthyr Bus Station 2 and Millennium Garden in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aberdare to Aberystwyth via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury in around 6h 19m.

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