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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Aberdare is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h.

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

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Aberdare is to drive which takes 3h and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Aberdare?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Depot Road via Talbot Street and Tonypandy Bus Station Stand A1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Bournemouth and Aberdare?

No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Aberdare via Reading and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Aberdare?

The distance between Bournemouth and Aberdare is 208 miles. The road distance is 129.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Aberdare without a car is to train via Reading which takes 4h 42m and costs £85 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Bournemouth to Aberdare, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Aberdare bus from?

Bournemouth to Aberdare bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Aberdare train from?

Bournemouth to Aberdare train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Bournemouth to Aberdare?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Aberdare is to train via Reading which takes 4h 42m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus and line 122 bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 8h 18m.

Where does the Bournemouth to Aberdare bus arrive?

Bournemouth to Aberdare bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Bournemouth to Aberdare train arrive?

Bournemouth to Aberdare train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Bournemouth to Aberdare?

Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Aberdare is 129 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Bournemouth to Aberdare.

How do I get a train ticket from Bournemouth to Aberdare?

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Where can I stay near Aberdare?

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Bournemouth to Aberdare - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 122 bus

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

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Train via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain
4h 42m
£85–146
Drive 128.6 mi
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1. Drive from Bournemouth to Aberdarecar 128.6 mi
3h
£33–47
Bus, line 122 bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp3
2. Take the bus from Talbot Street to Tonypandy Bus Station Stand A6bus 122
8h 18m
£36–59
Train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain
5h 25m
£62–125
Train #2
1. Take the train from Salisbury to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
6h 14m
£48–89

Bournemouth to Aberdare by train

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Distance: 206.8 mi
Duration: 4h 42m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Aberdare via Reading and Cardiff Central in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Depot Road via Sophia Gardens, Talbot Street, and Tonypandy Bus Station Stand A1 in around 8h 18m.

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