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How to get fromAberdare to Aberystwythby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus via Llanidloes

    best
    1. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Millennium Gardenbus bus T4
    2. Take the bus from Millennium Garden to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 409
    5h 38m

  2. Drive 80.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Aberdare to Aberystwythcar car 80.3 mi
    2h
    £20–29

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Aberdare to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain train
    6h 18m
    £79–146

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Victoria Square to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7bus bus 172
    2. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T1c
    6h 27m

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Victoria Square to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7bus bus 172
    2. Take the train from Bridgend to Carmarthentrain train
    3. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to The Black Lionbus bus T1 / ...
    4. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T1 / ...
    6h 39m
    £37–66

Aberdare to Aberystwyth by train

Calendar82Weekly Trains
Duration6h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£79Cheapest Price
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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 Little Theatre to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 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 18m.

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