There are 4 ways to get from Aberdare to Cardiff Metropolitan University by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Aberdare to Cardiff Queen Streettrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
1h 17m£8–13Drive 24 mi
cheapest- Drive from Aberdare to Cardiff Metropolitan Universitycar 24 mi
37 min£6–9Line 9 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Gadlys Terrace to Merthyr Bus Station 1bus 172 / ...
- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Greyfriars Road GJbus X4
2h 35m£12–16Taxi
- Take the taxi from Aberdare to Cardiff Metropolitan Universitytaxi 24 mi
37 min£100–130
Aberdare to Cardiff Metropolitan University by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aberdare to Cardiff Metropolitan University is to drive which costs £6 - £9 and takes 37 min.
The fastest way to get from Aberdare to Cardiff Metropolitan University is to drive which takes 37 min and costs £6 - £9.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberdare to Cardiff Metropolitan University. However, there are services departing from Gadlys Terrace and arriving at Greyfriars Road GJ via Merthyr Bus Station 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Aberdare and arriving at Cardiff Queen Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.
The distance between Aberdare and Cardiff Metropolitan University is 24 miles. The road distance is 24.1 miles.
The best way to get from Aberdare to Cardiff Metropolitan University without a car is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs £8 - £13.
The train from Aberdare to Cardiff Queen Street takes 1h 10m including transfers and departs hourly.
Aberdare to Cardiff Metropolitan University bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Gadlys Terrace station.
Aberdare to Cardiff Metropolitan University train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberdare station.
The best way to get from Aberdare to Cardiff Metropolitan University is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs £8 - £13. Alternatively, you can line 9 bus and bus, which costs £11 - £17 and takes 2h 35m.
What companies run services between Aberdare, Wales and Cardiff Metropolitan University, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Aberdare to Cardiff Queen Street hourly. Tickets cost £8–13 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gadlys Terrace to Cardiff Metropolitan University via Merthyr Bus Station 8 and Greyfriars Road GJ in around 2h 35m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Aberdare to Cardiff Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Bus from Gadlys Terrace to Merthyr Bus Station 1
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Greyfriars Road GJ
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- £100–130
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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Booking & Getting There
Aberdare to Cardiff Metropolitan University bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Merthyr Bus Station 1.
Aberdare to Cardiff Metropolitan University train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberdare to Cardiff Metropolitan University is 24 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Aberdare to Cardiff Metropolitan University.
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