There are 3 ways to get from Aberdare to Snowdonia (Park) by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Aberdare to Cardiff Centraltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Llandudno Junctiontrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
6h 17m£85–148Drive 95.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Aberdare to Visitor Information Centrecar 95.4 mi
2h 30m£24–34Bus
- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus T4
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depotbus X85
7h 19m
Aberdare to Snowdonia (Park) by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aberdare to Snowdonia (Park) is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Aberdare to Snowdonia (Park) is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs £23 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberdare to Snowdonia (Park). However, there are services departing from Gadlys Terrace and arriving at Eldon Square 1 via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2, Newtown Bus Station and Bus Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Aberdare to Snowdonia (Park). However, there are services departing from Aberdare and arriving at Llandudno Junction via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
The distance between Aberdare and Snowdonia (Park) is 220 miles. The road distance is 96 miles.
The best way to get from Aberdare to Snowdonia (Park) without a car is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs £85 - £150.
It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Aberdare to Snowdonia (Park), including transfers.
Aberdare to Snowdonia (Park) bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, depart from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2.
Aberdare to Snowdonia (Park) train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberdare station.
The best way to get from Aberdare to Snowdonia (Park) is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 19m.
What companies run services between Aberdare, Wales and Snowdonia (Park), Wales?
You can take a train from Aberdare to Glan-y-Coed Farm via Cardiff Central, Llandudno Junction, Broad Street, and Glan-y-coed Farm in around 6h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gadlys Terrace to Eldon Square 1 via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2, Newtown Bus Station, Bus Depot, and Eldon Square 1 in around 7h 19m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Aberdare to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Llandudno Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £75–130
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- celtictravel.wales
Bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://www.celtictravel.wales/
- Phone
- 01691 780212
- [email protected]
- Website
- tanat.co.uk
Bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- http://www.tanat.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Aberdare to Snowdonia (Park) bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, arrive at Newtown Bus Station Stand 2.
Aberdare to Snowdonia (Park) train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberdare to Snowdonia (Park) is 96 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Aberdare to Snowdonia (Park).
There are 2239+ hotels available in Snowdonia (Park).




