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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Aberfan is to drive which costs £12 - £19 and takes 1h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Aberfan is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs £12 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Aberfan?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Aberfan. However, there are services departing from Bristol Bus Station and arriving at Capel Smyrna via Greyfriars Road GJ and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Aberfan?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Aberfan. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Merthyr Vale via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.

How far is it from Bristol to Aberfan?

The distance between Bristol and Aberfan is 57 miles. The road distance is 52.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Aberfan without a car is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs £22 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Bristol to Aberfan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Aberfan bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bristol to Aberfan train from?

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

Train or bus from Bristol to Aberfan?

The best way to get from Bristol to Aberfan is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs £22 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £35 and takes 3h 49m.

Where does the Bristol to Aberfan bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bristol to Aberfan train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bristol to Aberfan?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Aberfan is 52 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Bristol to Aberfan.

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

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Where can I stay near Aberfan?

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Bristol to Aberfan - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Valetrain Cardiff Central - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
1h 57m
£22–45
Drive 52 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bristol to Aberfancar 52 mi
1h 16m
£13–19
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 202 / ...
2. Take the train from Ninian Park to Merthyr Valetrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil
3h 5m
£16–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1bus X4
3h 49m
£14–33

Bristol to Aberfan by train

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Distance: 57.1 mi
Duration: 1h 57m

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

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Merthyr Vale via Cardiff Central in around 1h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Capel Smyrna via Cardiff North Road, Greyfriars Road GJ, Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1, and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 12 in around 3h 49m.

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