There are 3 ways to get from Bridgwater to Aberdare by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bridgwater to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
3h 18m£37–67Bus, line 122 bus, line 172 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
- Take the bus from Talbot Street to Tonypandy Bus Station Stand A6bus 122
- Take the bus from Tonypandy Bus Station Stand A1 to Aberdare Librarybus 172
4h 46m£20–33Drive 79.5 mi
- Drive from Bridgwater to Aberdarecar 79.5 mi
1h 41m£20–29
Bridgwater to Aberdare by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bridgwater to Aberdare is to drive which costs £19 - £29 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Bridgwater to Aberdare is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs £19 - £29.
No, there is no direct bus from Bridgwater station to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Aberdare Library via Talbot Street and Tonypandy Bus Station Stand A1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Bridgwater to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Bridgwater and arriving at Aberdare via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
The distance between Bridgwater and Aberdare is 95 miles. The road distance is 80 miles.
The best way to get from Bridgwater to Aberdare without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs £35 - £70.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Bridgwater to Aberdare, including transfers.
Bridgwater to Aberdare bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Bridgwater to Aberdare train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bridgwater station.
The best way to get from Bridgwater to Aberdare is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus and line 122 bus and line 172 bus, which costs £20 - £35 and takes 4h 46m.
What companies run services between Bridgwater, England and Aberdare, Wales?
You can take a train from Bridgwater to Aberdare via Cardiff Central in around 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Aberdare Library via Sophia Gardens, Talbot Street, and Tonypandy Bus Station Stand A1 in around 4h 46m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bridgwater to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Aberdare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- National Express
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Bus from Talbot Street to Tonypandy Bus Station Stand A6
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Bus from Tonypandy Bus Station Stand A1 to Aberdare Library
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
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Booking & Getting There
Bridgwater to Aberdare bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Bridgwater to Aberdare train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bridgwater to Aberdare is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Bridgwater to Aberdare.
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