What is the cheapest way to get from Aberdare to Somerset?

The cheapest way to get from Aberdare to Somerset is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 1h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aberdare to Somerset?

The fastest way to get from Aberdare to Somerset is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Aberdare and Somerset?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberdare to Somerset. However, there are services departing from Victoria Square and arriving at Old Road via Tonypandy Bus Station Stand A6, Sophia Gardens and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Aberdare and Somerset?

No, there is no direct train from Aberdare to Somerset. However, there are services departing from Aberdare and arriving at Taunton via Cardiff Central and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.

How far is it from Aberdare to Somerset?

The distance between Aberdare and Somerset is 114 miles. The road distance is 84.4 miles.

How do I travel from Aberdare to Somerset without a car?

The best way to get from Aberdare to Somerset without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 56m and costs £40 - £85.

How long does it take to get from Aberdare to Somerset?

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Aberdare to Somerset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberdare to Somerset bus from?

Aberdare to Somerset bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Tonypandy Bus Station Stand A6.

Where do I catch the Aberdare to Somerset train from?

Aberdare to Somerset train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberdare station.

Train or bus from Aberdare to Somerset?

The best way to get from Aberdare to Somerset is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 56m and costs £40 - £85. Alternatively, you can line 122 bus and bus, which costs £21 - £40 and takes 5h 44m.

Where does the Aberdare to Somerset bus arrive?

Aberdare to Somerset bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Aberdare to Somerset train arrive?

Aberdare to Somerset train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Aberdare to Somerset?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberdare to Somerset is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Aberdare to Somerset.

Where can I stay near Somerset?

There are 953+ hotels available in Somerset.

Aberdare to Somerset - 5 ways to travel via train, line 122 bus, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Aberdare to Somerset by train, bus, or car

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Train via Bristol
best
1. Take the train from Aberdare to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain
3h 56m
£41–82
Line 122 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tonypandy Bus Station Stand A6 to Sophia Gardensbus 122
2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus Cp5
5h 44m
£21–37
Drive 83.9 mi
1. Drive from Aberdare to Somersetcar 83.9 mi
1h 45m
£21–30
Train
1. Take the train from Aberdare to Cardiff Centraltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tauntontrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
4h 43m
£46–83
Train, line 20 bus, line 21 bus
1. Take the train from Aberdare to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Weston-super-Maretrain
3. Take the bus from Weston-super-Mare Station to Swimming Poolbus 20
4. Take the bus from Sea View Road to Baymead Lanebus 21A / ...
5h 31m
£36–65

Aberdare to Somerset by train and bus

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Distance: 113.5 mi
Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Aberdare, Wales and Somerset, England?

You can take a train from Aberdare to Shovel Lane via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads, Taunton, Taunton Rail Station, and Castle Way in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Square to Old Road via Tonypandy Bus Station Stand A6, Sophia Gardens, and Bus Station in around 5h 44m.

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