What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Aberdare?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Aberdare is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 54 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Aberdare?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Aberdare is to drive which takes 54 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Aberdare?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Airport and arriving at Depot Road via Llantwit Major Interchange and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Aberdare?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Barry and arriving at Aberdare via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.

How far is it from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Aberdare?

The distance between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Aberdare is 37 miles. The road distance is 29.9 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Aberdare without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Aberdare without a car is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs £15 - £25.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Aberdare?

It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Aberdare, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Aberdare bus from?

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Aberdare bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Cardiff Airport station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Aberdare train from?

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Aberdare train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Barry station.

Train or bus from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Aberdare?

The best way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Aberdare is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs £15 - £25. Alternatively, you can line 304 bus and line 303 bus and bus, which costs £13 - £17 and takes 4h 18m.

Where does the Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Aberdare bus arrive?

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Aberdare bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Llantwit Major Interchange station.

Where does the Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Aberdare train arrive?

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Aberdare train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Aberdare?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Aberdare is 30 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Aberdare.

Where can I stay near Aberdare?

There are 575+ hotels available in Aberdare.

Can I share a ride from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Aberdare?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Aberdare. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Aberdare - 6 ways to travel via train

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Aberdare by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Barry to Cardiff Centraltrain Bridgend - Rhymney / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
2h 26m
£15–25
Drive 29.7 mi
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1. Drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Aberdarecar 29.7 mi
54 min
£8–11
Line 304 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus 304
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
2h 51m
£12–19
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Cardiff-CWL to Aberdarerideshare 29.7 mi
54 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Aberdaretaxi 29.7 mi
54 min
£60–80
Line 304 bus, line 303 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Llantwit Major Interchangebus 304
2. Take the bus from Llantwit Major Interchange to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 11bus 303
3. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7 to Depot Roadbus 172
4h 18m
£13–17

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Aberdare by bus and train

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Distance: 36.9 mi
Duration: 2h 26m

What companies run services between Cardiff Airport (CWL), Wales and Aberdare, Wales?

You can take a bus from Cardiff Airport to Aberdare via Barry Hotel, Barry, and Cardiff Central in around 2h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff Airport to Depot Road via Llantwit Major Interchange, Bridgend Bus Station Stand 11, and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7 in around 4h 18m.

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