There are 4 ways to get from Aberdare to Hereford by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Aberdare to Cardiff Centraltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Herefordtrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 30m£26–42Drive 49.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Aberdare to Herefordcar 49.5 mi
1h 3m£13–18Line 9 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Gadlys Terrace to Merthyr Bus Station 1bus 172 / ...
- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Brecon Interchange 2bus T4
- Take the bus from Brecon Interchange to Bridge Streetbus X44
4h 39mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Aberdare to Herefordtaxi 49.5 mi
1h 3m£210–260
Aberdare to Hereford by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aberdare to Hereford is to drive which costs £12 - £18 and takes 1h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Aberdare to Hereford is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs £12 - £18.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberdare to Hereford. However, there are services departing from Gadlys Terrace and arriving at Bridge Street via Merthyr Bus Station 2 and Brecon Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Aberdare to Hereford. However, there are services departing from Aberdare and arriving at Hereford via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
The distance between Aberdare and Hereford is 78 miles. The road distance is 49.8 miles.
The best way to get from Aberdare to Hereford without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs £25 - £45.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Aberdare to Hereford, including transfers.
Aberdare to Hereford bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Gadlys Terrace station.
Aberdare to Hereford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberdare station.
The best way to get from Aberdare to Hereford is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs £25 - £45. Alternatively, you can line 9 bus and bus, which costs and takes 4h 39m.
What companies run services between Aberdare, Wales and Hereford, England?
You can take a train from Aberdare to Hereford via Cardiff Central in around 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gadlys Terrace to Bridge Street via Merthyr Bus Station 2 and Brecon Interchange in around 4h 39m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Aberdare to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Bus from Gadlys Terrace to Merthyr Bus Station 1
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Brecon Interchange 2
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Celtic Travel
- Phone
- 01544-230481
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sargeants Bros.
Bus from Brecon Interchange to Bridge Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Sargeants Bros.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Estimated price
- £210–260
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 Hereford bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Merthyr Bus Station 1.
Aberdare to Hereford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberdare to Hereford is 50 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Aberdare to Hereford.
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