What is the cheapest way to get from Aberdare to Brean Sands?

The cheapest way to get from Aberdare to Brean Sands is to drive which costs £18 - £26 and takes 1h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aberdare to Brean Sands?

The fastest way to get from Aberdare to Brean Sands is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs £18 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Aberdare and Brean Sands?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberdare to Brean Sands. However, there are services departing from Gadlys Terrace and arriving at Hill View S via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8, Cardiff North Road, Bus Station and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Aberdare and Brean Sands?

No, there is no direct train from Aberdare to Brean Sands. However, there are services departing from Aberdare and arriving at Weston-super-Mare via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

How far is it from Aberdare to Brean Sands?

The distance between Aberdare and Brean Sands is 90 miles. The road distance is 74.4 miles.

How do I travel from Aberdare to Brean Sands without a car?

The best way to get from Aberdare to Brean Sands without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £35 - £70.

How long does it take to get from Aberdare to Brean Sands?

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Aberdare to Brean Sands, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberdare to Brean Sands bus from?

Aberdare to Brean Sands bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8.

Where do I catch the Aberdare to Brean Sands train from?

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

Train or bus from Aberdare to Brean Sands?

The best way to get from Aberdare to Brean Sands is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £40 and takes 6h 24m.

Where does the Aberdare to Brean Sands bus arrive?

Aberdare to Brean Sands bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Greyfriars Road GJ station.

Where does the Aberdare to Brean Sands train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Aberdare to Brean Sands?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberdare to Brean Sands is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Aberdare to Brean Sands.

Where can I stay near Brean Sands?

There are 939+ hotels available in Brean Sands.

Aberdare to Brean Sands - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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1. Take the train from Aberdare to Cardiff Centraltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Weston-super-Maretrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
4h 16m
£36–68
Drive 74 mi
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1. Drive from Aberdare to Brean Sandscar 74 mi
1h 42m
£18–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to Greyfriars Road GJbus X4
2. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Interchangebus X1 / ...
6h 24m
£21–38

Aberdare to Brean Sands by train, bus, and foot

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Distance: 89.9 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Aberdare, Wales and Brean Sands, England?

You can take a train from Aberdare to Brean Sands via Cardiff Central, Weston-super-Mare, Weston-super-Mare Station, and Hill View S in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gadlys Terrace to Brean Sands via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8, Greyfriars Road GJ, Cardiff North Road, Bus Station, Interchange, and Hill View S in around 6h 24m.

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