There are 6 ways to get from Aberdare to Portishead by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Aberdare to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Severn Tunnel Junctiontrain
- Take the taxi from Severn Tunnel Junction to Portisheadtaxi
2h 10m£67–94Drive 52.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Aberdare to Portisheadcar 52.9 mi
1h 14m£13–19Train, bus
- Take the train from Aberdare to Ninian Parktrain
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Public Transport Interchangebus 216
- Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Royal Mail Officebus A2
4h 19m£20–42Taxi
- Take the taxi from Aberdare to Portisheadtaxi 52.9 mi
1h 14m£110–140Train
- Take the train from Aberdare to Cardiff Centraltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkwaytrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
3h 45m£24–47Bus
- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Law Courts RJbus X4
- Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Combe Roadbus X4 / ...
5h 4m£18–26
Aberdare to Portishead by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aberdare to Portishead is to drive which costs £13 - £19 and takes 1h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Aberdare to Portishead is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs £13 - £19.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberdare to Portishead. However, there are services departing from Gadlys Terrace and arriving at Combe Road via Merthyr Bus Station 8, Cardiff North Road and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Aberdare to Portishead. However, there are services departing from Aberdare and arriving at Bristol Parkway via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Aberdare and Portishead is 67 miles. The road distance is 53.2 miles.
The best way to get from Aberdare to Portishead without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 10m and costs £65 - £95.
It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Aberdare to Portishead, including transfers.
Aberdare to Portishead bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Merthyr Bus Station 8.
Aberdare to Portishead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberdare station.
The best way to get from Aberdare to Portishead is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs £24 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £27 and takes 5h 4m.
What companies run services between Aberdare, Wales and Portishead, England?
You can take a train from Aberdare to Combe Road via Cardiff Central, Bristol Parkway, Bristol Parkway Stn, and Bus Station in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gadlys Terrace to Combe Road via Merthyr Bus Station 8, Cardiff North Road, and Bus Station in around 5h 4m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Aberdare to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Severn Tunnel Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Aberdare to Ninian Park
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Aberdare to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Public Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–23
- Website
- National Express
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- £50–140
Crawford Cars
- Phone
- +44 7505 736 241
Severn Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1291 409 943
XO Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7928 125 124
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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More Questions & Answers
Aberdare to Portishead bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Law Courts RJ station.
Aberdare to Portishead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberdare to Portishead is 53 miles. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Aberdare to Portishead.
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