What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff Bay to Aberdare?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Bay to Aberdare is to drive which costs £6 - £9 and takes 39 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff Bay to Aberdare?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff Bay to Aberdare is to drive which takes 39 min and costs £6 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff Bay and Aberdare?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff Bay to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Millennium Centre and arriving at Gadlys Terrace via Greyfriars Road GJ and Merthyr Bus Station 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff Bay and Aberdare?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff Bay to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Bay and arriving at Aberdare via Radyr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.

How far is it from Cardiff Bay to Aberdare?

The distance between Cardiff Bay and Aberdare is 24 miles. The road distance is 25 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff Bay to Aberdare without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff Bay to Aberdare without a car is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs £9 - £16.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff Bay to Aberdare?

It takes approximately 1h 24m to get from Cardiff Bay to Aberdare, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Bay to Aberdare bus from?

Cardiff Bay to Aberdare bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Greyfriars Road GJ station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Bay to Aberdare train from?

Cardiff Bay to Aberdare train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Bay station.

Train or bus from Cardiff Bay to Aberdare?

The best way to get from Cardiff Bay to Aberdare is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs £9 - £16. Alternatively, you can bus and line 9 bus, which costs £12 - £19 and takes 3h 2m.

Where does the Cardiff Bay to Aberdare bus arrive?

Cardiff Bay to Aberdare bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Merthyr Bus Station 1.

Where does the Cardiff Bay to Aberdare train arrive?

Cardiff Bay to Aberdare train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Radyr station.

Can I drive from Cardiff Bay to Aberdare?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff Bay to Aberdare is 25 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Cardiff Bay to Aberdare.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff Bay to Aberdare?

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Where can I stay near Aberdare?

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Cardiff Bay 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 Cardiff Bay to Aberdare by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Bay to Radyrtrain Cardiff Bay - Pontypridd / ...
2. Take the train from Radyr to Aberdaretrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
1h 24m
£9–16
Drive 24.8 mi
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1. Drive from Cardiff Bay to Aberdarecar 24.8 mi
39 min
£6–9
Bus, line 9 bus
1. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GJ to Merthyr Bus Station 1bus X4
2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 13 to Gadlys Terracebus 89 / ...
3h 2m
£13–19
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff Bay to Aberdaretaxi 24.8 mi
39 min
£50–65

Cardiff Bay to Aberdare by train

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Distance: 23.5 mi
Duration: 1h 24m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Bay to Aberdare via Radyr in around 1h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Millennium Centre to Gadlys Terrace via Gorsedd Gardens, Greyfriars Road GJ, Merthyr Bus Station 1, and Merthyr Bus Station 13 in around 3h 2m.

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