What is the cheapest way to get from Bristol to South Wales Valleys?

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to South Wales Valleys is to bus and line 151 bus and line 53 bus which costs £13 - £20 and takes 4h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bristol to South Wales Valleys?

The fastest way to get from Bristol to South Wales Valleys is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and South Wales Valleys?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to South Wales Valleys. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Tredegar Arms via Market Square 20 and Tredegar Lidl Stand 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and South Wales Valleys?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to South Wales Valleys. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.

How far is it from Bristol to South Wales Valleys?

The distance between Bristol and South Wales Valleys is 66 miles. The road distance is 55.3 miles.

How do I travel from Bristol to South Wales Valleys without a car?

The best way to get from Bristol to South Wales Valleys without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs £26 - £55.

How long does it take to get from Bristol to South Wales Valleys?

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Bristol to South Wales Valleys, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to South Wales Valleys bus from?

Bristol to South Wales Valleys bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to South Wales Valleys train from?

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

Train or bus from Bristol to South Wales Valleys?

The best way to get from Bristol to South Wales Valleys is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs £26 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus and line 56 bus, which costs £15 - £29 and takes 3h 29m.

Where does the Bristol to South Wales Valleys bus arrive?

Bristol to South Wales Valleys bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Kingsway K14 station.

Where does the Bristol to South Wales Valleys train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bristol to South Wales Valleys?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to South Wales Valleys is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Bristol to South Wales Valleys.

Where can I stay near South Wales Valleys?

There are 733+ hotels available in South Wales Valleys.

Bristol to South Wales Valleys - 4 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Bristol to South Wales Valleys 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 Merthyr Tydfiltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
2h 51m
£26–51
Bus, line 151 bus, line 53 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Newport Train Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q5 to Blackwood Bus Station Stand 9bus 151 / ...
3. Take the bus from Hanbury Square to Asdabus 53 / ...
4h 13m
£13–19
Bus, line 56 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway K14bus 202 / ...
2. Take the bus from Market Square 20 to Tredegar Lidl Stand 1bus 56
3h 29m
£15–28
Drive 55 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to South Wales Valleyscar 55 mi
1h 8m
£14–20

Bristol to South Wales Valleys by train, bus, and foot

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Distance: 66.1 mi
Duration: 2h 51m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and South Wales Valleys, Wales?

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to South Wales Valleys via Cardiff Central, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Bus Station 5, and Pant War Memorial in around 2h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to South Wales Valleys via Kingsway K14, Market Square 20, Tredegar Lidl Stand 1, and Tredegar Arms in around 3h 29m.

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