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How to get fromAberdare to Nelsonby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Aberdare to Nelson by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Aberdare to Pontypriddtrain train Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
    2. Take the bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 6 to Nelson Bus Station Stand 1bus bus X38 / ...
    1h
    £8–14

  2. Drive 9.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Aberdare to Nelsoncar car 9.5 mi
    16 min
    £3–4

  3. Line 61 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Aberdare Bus Station 1 to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 61 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 6 to Nelson Bus Station Stand 1bus bus X38 / ...
    1h 18m
    £8–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Aberdare to Nelsontaxi taxi 9.5 mi
    16 min
    £22–27

  5. Train, bus via Co-op

    1. Take the train from Aberdare to Pontypriddtrain train Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
    2. Take the bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 4 to Co-opbus bus 78
    1h 4m
    £7–14

  6. Line 9 bus, line 78 bus

    1. Take the bus from Gadlys Terrace to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1bus bus 172 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 9 to Nelson Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 78
    1h 57m
    £9–12

Aberdare to Nelson by train and bus

Calendar216Weekly Services
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket£8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17 mi
  • Duration: 1h

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

You can take a bus from Aberdare Bus Station 1 to Nelson Bus Station Stand 1 via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 6 in around 1h 18m.

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