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

The cheapest way to get from Aberdare to Cardigan is to drive which costs £19 - £28 and takes 1h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aberdare to Cardigan is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs £19 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Aberdare and Cardigan?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberdare to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Gadlys Terrace and arriving at Finch Square A via Woolpack, Swansea Bus Station Stand B and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Aberdare and Cardigan?

No, there is no direct train from Aberdare to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Aberdare and arriving at Whitland via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

How far is it from Aberdare to Cardigan?

The distance between Aberdare and Cardigan is 137 miles. The road distance is 79.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Aberdare to Cardigan without a car is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs £140 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Aberdare to Cardigan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberdare to Cardigan bus from?

Aberdare to Cardigan bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Woolpack station.

Where do I catch the Aberdare to Cardigan train from?

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

Train or bus from Aberdare to Cardigan?

The best way to get from Aberdare to Cardigan is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs £140 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 4m.

Where does the Aberdare to Cardigan bus arrive?

Aberdare to Cardigan bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Swansea Bus Station Stand E.

Where does the Aberdare to Cardigan train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Aberdare to Cardigan?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberdare to Cardigan is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Aberdare to Cardigan.

Where can I stay near Cardigan?

There are 882+ hotels available in Cardigan.

Aberdare to Cardigan - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Aberdare to Cardigan by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aberdare to Cardiff Centraltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Whitlandtrain Bristol Temple Meads - Haverfordwest / ...
4h 31m
£144–211
Drive 78.9 mi
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1. Drive from Aberdare to Cardigancar 78.9 mi
1h 36m
£20–28
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Victoria Square to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7bus 172
2. Take the train from Bridgend to Carmarthentrain
3. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Finch Square Abus 460
6h 19m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Woolpack to Swansea Bus Station Stand Ebus X7
2. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rose and Crownbus 112 / ...
3. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus 460
7h 4m

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Distance: 135.9 mi
Duration: 4h 31m

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

You can take a train from Aberdare to Cardigan via Cardiff Central and Whitland in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gadlys Terrace to Finch Square A via Woolpack, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Rose and Crown, and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 in around 7h 4m.

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