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

The cheapest way to get from Blackwood to Aberdare is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 28 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Blackwood to Aberdare is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs £30 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Blackwood and Aberdare?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackwood station to Aberdare station. However, there are services departing from Blackwood Bus Station Stand 5 and arriving at Aberdare Bus Station via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.

How far is it from Blackwood to Aberdare?

The distance between Blackwood and Aberdare is 30 miles. The road distance is 14.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Blackwood to Aberdare without a car is to line 7 bus and line 61 bus which takes 2h 1m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Blackwood to Aberdare, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackwood to Aberdare bus from?

Blackwood to Aberdare bus services, operated by Harris Coaches, depart from Blackwood Bus Station Stand 5.

Where does the Blackwood to Aberdare bus arrive?

Blackwood to Aberdare bus services, operated by Harris Coaches, arrive at Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 6.

Can I drive from Blackwood to Aberdare?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackwood to Aberdare is 15 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Blackwood to Aberdare.

Where can I stay near Aberdare?

There are 569+ hotels available in Aberdare.

Blackwood to Aberdare - 5 ways to travel via train, line 7 bus, and line 61 bus

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

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Line 7 bus, line 61 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Blackwood Bus Station Stand 5 to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 6bus 7
2. Take the bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2 to Aberdare Bus Stationbus 61 / ...
2h 1m
Drive 14.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Blackwood to Aberdarecar 14.5 mi
28 min
£4–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Blackwood to Aberdaretaxi 14.5 mi
28 min
£30–40
Line 26 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Blackwood Bus Station Stand 5 to Taffs Well stationbus 26
2. Take the train from Taffs Well to Aberdaretrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
2h 4m
£11–18
Line 53 bus, line 9 bus
1. Take the bus from Bargoed Interchange Stand 1 to Merthyr Bus Station 1bus 53 / ...
2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 13 to Gadlys Terracebus 89 / ...
2h 59m
£10–16

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Distance: 29.5 mi
Duration: 2h 1m

What companies run services between Blackwood, Wales and Aberdare, Wales?

You can take a bus from Blackwood Bus Station Stand 5 to Aberdare Bus Station via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2 in around 2h 1m.

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