What is the cheapest way to get from Aberdare to Ystrad Mynach?

The cheapest way to get from Aberdare to Ystrad Mynach is to drive which costs £2 - £5 and takes 20 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Aberdare to Ystrad Mynach?

The fastest way to get from Aberdare to Ystrad Mynach is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs £55 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Aberdare and Ystrad Mynach?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberdare station to Ystrad Mynach. However, there are services departing from Aberdare Bus Station 1 and arriving at Ystrad Mynach Library via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 7 and Caerphilly Interchange Stand 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Aberdare and Ystrad Mynach?

No, there is no direct train from Aberdare to Ystrad Mynach. However, there are services departing from Aberdare and arriving at Ystrad Mynach via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.

How far is it from Aberdare to Ystrad Mynach?

The distance between Aberdare and Ystrad Mynach is 36 miles. The road distance is 11.7 miles.

How do I travel from Aberdare to Ystrad Mynach without a car?

The best way to get from Aberdare to Ystrad Mynach without a car is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs £11 - £21.

How long does it take to get from Aberdare to Ystrad Mynach?

It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Aberdare to Ystrad Mynach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberdare to Ystrad Mynach bus from?

Aberdare to Ystrad Mynach bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Aberdare Bus Station 1.

Where do I catch the Aberdare to Ystrad Mynach train from?

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

Train or bus from Aberdare to Ystrad Mynach?

The best way to get from Aberdare to Ystrad Mynach is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs £11 - £21. Alternatively, you can line 61 bus and line 120 bus and line 51 bus, which costs £11 - £18 and takes 2h 40m.

Where does the Aberdare to Ystrad Mynach bus arrive?

Aberdare to Ystrad Mynach bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2.

Where does the Aberdare to Ystrad Mynach train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Aberdare to Ystrad Mynach?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberdare to Ystrad Mynach is 12 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Aberdare to Ystrad Mynach.

How do I get a train ticket from Aberdare to Ystrad Mynach?

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Where can I stay near Ystrad Mynach?

There are 1844+ hotels available in Ystrad Mynach.

Aberdare to Ystrad Mynach - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 61 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Aberdare to Ystrad Mynach by train, bus, taxi, or car

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best
1. Take the train from Aberdare to Cardiff Centraltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Ystrad Mynachtrain Bridgend - Rhymney / ...
1h 48m
£12–20
Drive 11.7 mi
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1. Drive from Aberdare to Ystrad Mynachcar 11.7 mi
20 min
£3–5
Line 61 bus, line 120 bus, line 51 bus
1. Take the bus from Aberdare Bus Station 1 to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2bus 61 / ...
2. Take the bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 7 to Caerphilly Interchange Stand 7bus 120
3. Take the bus from Caerphilly Interchange Stand 9 to Ystrad Mynach Librarybus C9 / ...
2h 40m
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Aberdare to Ystrad Mynachtaxi 11.7 mi
20 min
£55–70
Line 9 bus, line 53 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Gadlys Terrace to Merthyr Bus Station 1bus 172 / ...
2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 11 to Hanbury Squarebus 53 / ...
3. Take the bus from Hanbury Square to Siloh Chapelbus C9 / ...
3h 33m
£14–20

Aberdare to Ystrad Mynach by train

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Distance: 36 mi
Duration: 1h 48m

What companies run services between Aberdare, Wales and Ystrad Mynach, Wales?

You can take a train from Aberdare to Ystrad Mynach via Cardiff Central in around 1h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberdare Bus Station 1 to Ystrad Mynach Library via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 7 and Caerphilly Interchange Stand 9 in around 2h 40m.

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