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How to get fromBridgend to Nelsonby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Bridgend to Nelson by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bridgend to Cardiff Centraltrain train Maesteg - Ebbw Vale Town / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Ystrad Mynachtrain train Bridgend - Rhymney / ...
    2h 26m
    £13–27

  2. Drive  24.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bridgend to Nelsoncar car 24.2 mi
    37 min
    £6–9

  3. Line 404 bus

    1. Take the bus from Nolton Street to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 6bus bus 404
    2h 39m
    £10–14

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Bridgend to Nelsontaxi taxi 24.2 mi
    37 min
    £100–130

  5. Train, line 78 bus

    1. Take the train from Bridgend to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pontypriddtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 4 to Nelson Bus Station Stand 1bus bus 78
    2h 29m
    £15–34

  6. Bus, line 100 bus

    1. Take the bus from Nolton Street to Talbot Green Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 64
    2. Take the bus from Talbot Green Bus Station Stand D to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 11bus bus 100
    3h 27m

Bridgend to Nelson by train and bus

Calendar29Weekly Services
Duration2h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£13Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 38.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 26m

What companies run services between Bridgend, Wales and Nelson, Wales?

You can take a train from Bridgend to Llwyn yr Eos via Cardiff Central, Ystrad Mynach, and Ystrad Mynach Station in around 2h 26m. Alternatively, Stagecoach South Wales operates a bus from Nolton Street to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 6 every 3 hours. Tickets cost £7–10 and the journey takes 1h 23m.

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