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How to get fromCardiff Airport to Aberdareby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff Airport to Aberdare by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Rhoose to Cardiff Centraltrain train Bridgend - Rhymney / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain train Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
    2h 42m
    £14–24

  2. Drive 29.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff Airport to Aberdarecar car 29.7 mi
    54 min
    £8–11

  3. Line 304 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus bus 304
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Aberdaretrain train Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
    2h 51m
    £12–19

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Cardiff Airport to Aberdaretaxi taxi 29.7 mi
    54 min
    £60–80

  5. Line 304 bus, line 303 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Llantwit Major Interchangebus bus 304
    2. Take the bus from Llantwit Major Interchange to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 11bus bus 303
    3. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7 to Aberdare Librarybus bus 172
    4h 7m
    £13–17

Cardiff Airport to Aberdare by bus and train

Calendar206Weekly Services
Duration2h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 36.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 42m

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

You can take a vehicle from Cardiff Airport to Aberdare via Rhoose and Cardiff Central in around 2h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff Airport to Aberdare Library via Llantwit Major Interchange, Bridgend Bus Station Stand 11, and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7 in around 4h 7m.

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