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How to get fromAberdare to Somersetby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Aberdare to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain train
    4h 4m
    £41–82
  2. Drive  83.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Aberdare to Somersetcar car 83.9 mi
    1h 45m
    £21–30
  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 Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus bus Cp5
    5h 53m
    £23–37
  4. Train, line 20 bus, line 21 bus

    1. Take the train from Aberdare to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Weston-super-Maretrain train
    3. Take the bus from Weston-super-Mare Station to Swimming Poolbus bus 20
    4. Take the bus from Sea View Road to Baymead Lanebus bus 21A / ...
    5h 50m
    £35–65

Aberdare to Somerset by train and bus

Calendar217Weekly Services
Duration4h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£41Cheapest Price
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You can take a train from Aberdare to Branchflower Farm via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads, Taunton, Taunton Rail Station, Taunton Town Centre Stop J, and Castle Way in around 4h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberdare Bus Station 1 to Old Road via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 8, Three Elms, Sophia Gardens, and Bus Station in around 5h 53m.

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