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

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

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  1. Train, bus via Market Square 16

    best
    1. Take the train from Aberdare to Cardiff Centraltrain train Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
    2. Take the bus from Market Square 16 to Town Hall 4bus bus X24 / ...
    2h 20m
    £17–32

  2. Drive  22.6 mi

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    1. Drive from Aberdare to Pontypoolcar car 22.6 mi
    36 min
    £6–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Aberdare to Pontypooltaxi taxi 22.6 mi
    36 min
    £45–60

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Aberdare to Cardiff Centraltrain train Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cwmbran Bus Station Stand E to Park Roadbus bus X24 / ...
    2h 29m
    £18–37

Aberdare to Pontypool by train, foot, and bus

Calendar216Weekly Services
Duration2h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 44.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Aberdare to Pontypool. However, you can take the train to Cardiff Central, take the train to Newport (S Wales), walk to Market Square 16, then take the bus to Town Hall 4. Alternatively, you can drive from Aberdare to Pontypool in around 36 min.

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