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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Aberdare is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Aberdare is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Aberdare?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Bristol Bus Station and arriving at Gadlys Terrace via Greyfriars Road GJ and Merthyr Bus Station 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Aberdare?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Aberdare via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.

How far is it from Bristol to Aberdare?

The distance between Bristol and Aberdare is 61 miles. The road distance is 55.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Aberdare without a car is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs £24 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Bristol to Aberdare, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Aberdare bus from?

Bristol to Aberdare bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Aberdare train from?

Bristol to Aberdare train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bristol to Aberdare?

The best way to get from Bristol to Aberdare is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs £24 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus and line 9 bus, which costs £15 - £40 and takes 4h 12m.

Where does the Bristol to Aberdare bus arrive?

Bristol to Aberdare bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cardiff North Road station.

Where does the Bristol to Aberdare train arrive?

Bristol to Aberdare train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Aberdare?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Aberdare is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Bristol to Aberdare.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bristol to Aberdare?

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Where can I stay near Aberdare?

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Bristol to Aberdare - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 9 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bristol to Aberdare by train, bus, or car

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best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
2h 17m
£24–47
Drive 55.4 mi
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1. Drive from Bristol to Aberdarecar 55.4 mi
1h 17m
£14–20
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 202 / ...
2. Take the train from Ninian Park to Aberdaretrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
2h 58m
£17–36
Bus, line 9 bus
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus
2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Merthyr Bus Station 1bus X4
3. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 13 to Gadlys Terracebus 89 / ...
4h 12m
£15–37

Bristol to Aberdare by train

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Distance: 60.6 mi
Duration: 2h 17m

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

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Aberdare via Cardiff Central in around 2h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Gadlys Terrace via Cardiff North Road, Greyfriars Road GJ, Merthyr Bus Station 1, and Merthyr Bus Station 13 in around 4h 12m.

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