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

The cheapest way to get from Aberdare to Nelson is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 16 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Aberdare to Nelson is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs £45 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Aberdare and Nelson?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberdare to Nelson station. However, there are services departing from Gadlys Terrace and arriving at Nelson Bus Station Stand 2 via Merthyr Bus Station 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.

How far is it from Aberdare to Nelson?

The distance between Aberdare and Nelson is 18 miles. The road distance is 9.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Aberdare to Nelson without a car is to train and line 78 bus which takes 1h 24m and costs £8 - £18.

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

It takes approximately 1h 24m to get from Aberdare to Nelson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberdare to Nelson bus from?

Aberdare to Nelson bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Gadlys Terrace station.

Where does the Aberdare to Nelson bus arrive?

Aberdare to Nelson bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Merthyr Bus Station 1.

Can I drive from Aberdare to Nelson?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberdare to Nelson is 10 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Aberdare to Nelson.

Where can I stay near Nelson?

There are 1833+ hotels available in Nelson.

Aberdare to Nelson - 4 ways to travel via train, line 78 bus, and line 9 bus

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

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Train, line 78 bus
best
1. Take the train from Aberdare to Pontypriddtrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
2. Take the bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 4 to Nelson Bus Station Stand 1bus 78
1h 24m
£9–18
Drive 9.5 mi
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1. Drive from Aberdare to Nelsoncar 9.5 mi
16 min
£3–4
Line 9 bus, line 78 bus
1. Take the bus from Gadlys Terrace to Merthyr Bus Station 1bus 172 / ...
2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 9 to Nelson Bus Station Stand 2bus 78
1h 57m
£9–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Aberdare to Nelsontaxi 9.5 mi
16 min
£45–60

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Distance: 17.6 mi
Duration: 1h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Gadlys Terrace to Nelson Bus Station Stand 2 via Merthyr Bus Station 9 in around 1h 57m.

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