There are 3 ways to get from Aberdare to Cardiff Bay (Water) by train, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Aberdare to Pontypriddtrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
- Take the train from Pontypridd to Cardiff Baytrain Pontypridd - Cardiff Bay / ...
1h 11m£8–13Drive 28.6 mi
- Drive from Aberdare to Cardiff Bay (Water)car 28.6 mi
52 min£8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Aberdare to Cardiff Bay (Water)taxi 28.6 mi
52 min£120–160
Aberdare to Cardiff Bay (Water) by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aberdare to Cardiff Bay (Water) is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 52 min.
The fastest way to get from Aberdare to Cardiff Bay (Water) is to drive which takes 52 min and costs £7 - £11.
No, there is no direct train from Aberdare to Cardiff Bay (Water). However, there are services departing from Aberdare and arriving at Cardiff Bay via Pontypridd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.
The distance between Aberdare and Cardiff Bay (Water) is 24 miles. The road distance is 28.8 miles.
The best way to get from Aberdare to Cardiff Bay (Water) without a car is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs £7 - £13.
It takes approximately 1h 11m to get from Aberdare to Cardiff Bay (Water), including transfers.
Aberdare to Cardiff Bay (Water) train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberdare station.
Aberdare to Cardiff Bay (Water) train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Pontypridd station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberdare to Cardiff Bay (Water) is 29 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Aberdare to Cardiff Bay (Water).
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What companies run services between Aberdare, Wales and Cardiff Bay (Water), Wales?
You can take a train from Aberdare to Cardiff Bay via Pontypridd in around 1h 11m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Aberdare to Pontypridd
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Pontypridd to Cardiff Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- £120–160
1st AAA Taxis Aberdare
- Phone
- +44 1685 878 855
Axis Cabs
- Phone
- +44 800 246 1123
Robbies Taxi
- Phone
- +44 7771 306 934
Shadow Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7917 218 656
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